| 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 | $42.84 | 7.175% | $45.9138 | $45.91 | $45.90 | $45.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.51 | 8.107% | $13.5242 | $13.52 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.26 | 10.404% | $81.986 | $81.99 | $82.00 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.40 | 8.535% | $187.1143 | $187.11 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.67 | 5.858% | $21.8808 | $21.88 | $21.90 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.50 | 7.281% | $251.5739 | $251.57 | $251.55 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.39 | 12.339% | $79.0754 | $79.08 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $627.57 | $681.0684 | $681.06 | $681.05 | $681.10 | |