| 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 | $42.73 | 6.442% | $45.4827 | $45.48 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.39 | 13.524% | $178.6754 | $178.68 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.65 | 13.371% | $281.897 | $281.90 | $281.90 | $281.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.98 | 6.503% | $158.6682 | $158.67 | $158.65 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.51 | 5.345% | $53.2098 | $53.21 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.55 | 4.786% | $161.9468 | $161.95 | $161.95 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.63 | 12.465% | $157.0349 | $157.03 | $157.05 | $157.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $942.44 | $1,036.9148 | $1,036.92 | $1,036.95 | $1,036.90 | |