| 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 | $41.91 | 8.378% | $45.4212 | $45.42 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.36 | 4.849% | $86.3536 | $86.35 | $86.35 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.57 | 11.874% | $181.8736 | $181.87 | $181.85 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.43 | 7.630% | $236.1725 | $236.17 | $236.15 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.46 | 11.716% | $212.7743 | $212.77 | $212.75 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.44 | 12.508% | $226.6361 | $226.64 | $226.65 | $226.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.63 | 12.179% | $259.8402 | $259.84 | $259.85 | $259.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,129.80 | $1,249.0715 | $1,249.06 | $1,249.00 | $1,249.10 | |