| 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 | $39.97 | 13.174% | $45.2356 | $45.24 | $45.25 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.84 | 8.545% | $170.242 | $170.24 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.39 | 13.129% | $184.8415 | $184.84 | $184.85 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.36 | 4.306% | $150.5761 | $150.58 | $150.60 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.40 | 9.460% | $158.0602 | $158.06 | $158.05 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.26 | 13.223% | $158.8066 | $158.81 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.59 | 13.498% | $96.008 | $96.01 | $96.00 | $96.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.81 | $963.7700 | $963.78 | $963.80 | $963.70 | |