| 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 | 5.715% | $44.9289 | $44.93 | $44.95 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.76 | 6.459% | $37.0051 | $37.01 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.29 | 5.417% | $37.2017 | $37.20 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.92 | 9.464% | $150.9727 | $150.97 | $150.95 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.28 | 9.478% | $109.7845 | $109.78 | $109.80 | $109.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.62 | 12.406% | $14.1856 | $14.19 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.71 | 5.293% | $68.1351 | $68.14 | $68.15 | $68.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $428.08 | $462.2136 | $462.22 | $462.25 | $462.20 | |