| 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 | $42.88 | 4.350% | $44.7453 | $44.75 | $44.75 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.48 | 11.699% | $168.0847 | $168.08 | $168.10 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.67 | 8.673% | $73.539 | $73.54 | $73.55 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.91 | 12.192% | $145.7486 | $145.75 | $145.75 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.84 | 13.513% | $225.7092 | $225.71 | $225.70 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.94 | 11.254% | $34.422 | $34.42 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.99 | 5.682% | $243.058 | $243.06 | $243.05 | $243.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $850.71 | $935.3068 | $935.31 | $935.30 | $935.20 | |