| 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 | $42.36 | 5.449% | $44.6682 | $44.67 | $44.65 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.73 | 12.807% | $194.8515 | $194.85 | $194.85 | $194.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.90 | 3.285% | $259.1421 | $259.14 | $259.15 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.78 | 8.297% | $95.0631 | $95.06 | $95.05 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.86 | 4.470% | $194.1679 | $194.17 | $194.15 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.47 | 11.254% | $172.9666 | $172.97 | $172.95 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.39 | 12.202% | $48.6844 | $48.68 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.49 | $1,009.5438 | $1,009.54 | $1,009.50 | $1,009.70 | |