| 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 | $42.97 | 5.275% | $45.2367 | $45.24 | $45.25 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.65 | 6.583% | $159.5015 | $159.50 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.69 | 8.388% | $97.2132 | $97.21 | $97.20 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.52 | 11.653% | $222.7701 | $222.77 | $222.75 | $222.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.85 | 8.408% | $249.1758 | $249.18 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.74 | 12.558% | $79.6235 | $79.62 | $79.60 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.75 | 11.211% | $248.8346 | $248.83 | $248.85 | $248.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.17 | $1,102.3554 | $1,102.35 | $1,102.35 | $1,102.30 | |