| 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 | $42.50 | 5.733% | $44.9365 | $44.94 | $44.95 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.42 | 10.445% | $7.0906 | $7.09 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.49 | 5.448% | $262.0277 | $262.03 | $262.05 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.54 | 11.462% | $83.0838 | $83.08 | $83.10 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.45 | 4.297% | $200.7196 | $200.72 | $200.70 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.72 | 11.191% | $163.1394 | $163.14 | $163.15 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.25 | 6.104% | $139.2615 | $139.26 | $139.25 | $139.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $842.37 | $900.2591 | $900.26 | $900.30 | $900.20 | |