| 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 | $42.99 | 5.580% | $45.3888 | $45.39 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.32 | 5.167% | $177.0171 | $177.02 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.33 | 13.857% | $129.0341 | $129.03 | $129.05 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.95 | 7.186% | $183.2345 | $183.23 | $183.25 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.36 | 11.779% | $203.8402 | $203.84 | $203.85 | $203.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.32 | 8.777% | $142.846 | $142.85 | $142.85 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.81 | 8.299% | $108.0932 | $108.09 | $108.10 | $108.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.08 | $989.4539 | $989.45 | $989.50 | $989.30 | |