| 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 | $42.42 | 8.526% | $46.0367 | $46.04 | $46.05 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.82 | 4.527% | $88.6598 | $88.66 | $88.65 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.34 | 4.282% | $180.7624 | $180.76 | $180.75 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.35 | 5.660% | $150.407 | $150.41 | $150.40 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.41 | 11.107% | $220.4474 | $220.45 | $220.45 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.66 | 6.163% | $248.0605 | $248.06 | $248.05 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.55 | 8.567% | $29.9102 | $29.91 | $29.90 | $29.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.55 | $964.2840 | $964.29 | $964.25 | $964.30 | |