| 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 | $42.39 | 5.564% | $44.7486 | $44.75 | $44.75 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.31 | 13.823% | $161.9815 | $161.98 | $162.00 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.78 | 7.302% | $245.4855 | $245.49 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.45 | 3.755% | $121.8602 | $121.86 | $121.85 | $121.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.89 | 7.233% | $208.9864 | $208.99 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.58 | 3.859% | $250.9026 | $250.90 | $250.90 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.62 | 12.723% | $140.4754 | $140.48 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.02 | $1,174.4402 | $1,174.45 | $1,174.50 | $1,174.50 | |