| 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 | $42.54 | 6.358% | $45.2447 | $45.24 | $45.25 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.92 | 8.289% | $36.7316 | $36.73 | $36.75 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.86 | 12.727% | $214.0235 | $214.02 | $214.00 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.61 | 7.593% | $120.0845 | $120.08 | $120.10 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.80 | 12.516% | $108.9155 | $108.92 | $108.90 | $108.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.98 | 8.295% | $8.6419 | $8.64 | $8.65 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.75 | 7.332% | $172.5362 | $172.54 | $172.55 | $172.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $643.46 | $706.1779 | $706.17 | $706.20 | $706.00 | |