| 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 | $40.40 | 13.457% | $45.8366 | $45.84 | $45.85 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.81 | 8.504% | $69.2364 | $69.24 | $69.25 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.44 | 4.738% | $218.3159 | $218.32 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.42 | 10.856% | $93.5846 | $93.58 | $93.60 | $93.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.38 | 3.114% | $118.9729 | $118.97 | $118.95 | $119.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.25 | 7.128% | $255.2325 | $255.23 | $255.25 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.55 | 10.164% | $196.6978 | $196.70 | $196.70 | $196.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $929.25 | $997.8767 | $997.88 | $997.90 | $997.80 | |