| 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 | $42.70 | 5.133% | $44.8918 | $44.89 | $44.90 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.25 | 12.687% | $54.3715 | $54.37 | $54.35 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.76 | 4.410% | $191.8638 | $191.86 | $191.85 | $191.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.74 | 9.538% | $126.7793 | $126.78 | $126.80 | $126.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.93 | 6.563% | $171.4918 | $171.49 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.36 | 12.425% | $62.2385 | $62.24 | $62.25 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.53 | 8.278% | $198.7226 | $198.72 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.27 | $850.3593 | $850.35 | $850.35 | $850.40 | |