| 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 | $40.99 | 11.833% | $45.8403 | $45.84 | $45.85 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.48 | 8.674% | $159.1857 | $159.19 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.48 | 5.859% | $228.105 | $228.11 | $228.10 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.79 | 11.397% | $100.0234 | $100.02 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.52 | 13.619% | $280.0936 | $280.09 | $280.10 | $280.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.46 | 11.549% | $185.6845 | $185.68 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.70 | 4.799% | $130.6844 | $130.68 | $130.70 | $130.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,030.42 | $1,129.6169 | $1,129.61 | $1,129.65 | $1,129.60 | |