| 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 | $42.50 | 7.623% | $45.7398 | $45.74 | $45.75 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.27 | 7.276% | $47.4911 | $47.49 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.91 | 6.224% | $177.2985 | $177.30 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.39 | 5.342% | $43.6011 | $43.60 | $43.60 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.99 | 8.203% | $193.6725 | $193.67 | $193.65 | $193.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.87 | 13.391% | $258.3841 | $258.38 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.43 | 7.172% | $218.02 | $218.02 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.36 | $984.2071 | $984.20 | $984.20 | $984.20 | |