| 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 | $42.83 | 5.457% | $45.1672 | $45.17 | $45.15 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.56 | 8.588% | $266.6487 | $266.65 | $266.65 | $266.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.57 | 10.419% | $221.4674 | $221.47 | $221.45 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.46 | 9.255% | $154.5521 | $154.55 | $154.55 | $154.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.48 | 7.866% | $87.8892 | $87.89 | $87.90 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.55 | 6.516% | $145.4476 | $145.45 | $145.45 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.62 | 8.119% | $195.2845 | $195.28 | $195.30 | $195.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.07 | $1,116.4567 | $1,116.46 | $1,116.45 | $1,116.50 | |