| 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 | $42.71 | 8.200% | $46.2122 | $46.21 | $46.20 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.39 | 6.588% | $119.7943 | $119.79 | $119.80 | $119.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.30 | 6.311% | $263.9702 | $263.97 | $263.95 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.93 | 5.125% | $177.5877 | $177.59 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.98 | 7.460% | $150.4225 | $150.42 | $150.40 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.35 | 6.781% | $163.7487 | $163.75 | $163.75 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.74 | 3.528% | $176.7637 | $176.76 | $176.75 | $176.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.40 | $1,098.4993 | $1,098.49 | $1,098.45 | $1,098.50 | |