| 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 | $43.54 | 4.385% | $45.4492 | $45.45 | $45.45 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.92 | 6.800% | $127.0066 | $127.01 | $127.00 | $127.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.58 | 10.675% | $204.2839 | $204.28 | $204.30 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.59 | 12.277% | $98.3434 | $98.34 | $98.35 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.39 | 4.130% | $137.8577 | $137.86 | $137.85 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.82 | 6.868% | $8.3571 | $8.36 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.97 | 8.690% | $272.7793 | $272.78 | $272.80 | $272.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $825.81 | $894.0772 | $894.08 | $894.10 | $894.10 | |