| 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 | $42.37 | 6.533% | $45.138 | $45.14 | $45.15 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.87 | 12.222% | $12.1985 | $12.20 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.89 | 12.664% | $252.2434 | $252.24 | $252.25 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.44 | 8.808% | $165.8669 | $165.87 | $165.85 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.63 | 9.305% | $187.6002 | $187.60 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.33 | 4.867% | $212.1774 | $212.18 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.51 | 12.630% | $174.0246 | $174.02 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $958.04 | $1,049.2490 | $1,049.25 | $1,049.25 | $1,049.20 | |