| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $42.57 | 8.636% | $46.2463 | $46.25 | $46.25 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.43 | 3.867% | $113.6617 | $113.66 | $113.65 | $113.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.64 | 4.695% | $180.7454 | $180.75 | $180.75 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.88 | 6.710% | $252.7746 | $252.77 | $252.75 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.85 | 13.718% | $157.8974 | $157.90 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.97 | 8.546% | $128.0517 | $128.05 | $128.05 | $128.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.60 | 10.750% | $109.1995 | $109.20 | $109.20 | $109.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.94 | $988.5766 | $988.58 | $988.55 | $988.60 | |