| 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 | $41.50 | 10.499% | $45.8571 | $45.86 | $45.85 | $45.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.85 | 13.869% | $235.538 | $235.54 | $235.55 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.44 | 11.255% | $108.4069 | $108.41 | $108.40 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.71 | 10.614% | $153.4327 | $153.43 | $153.45 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.74 | 11.569% | $181.5674 | $181.57 | $181.55 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.69 | 7.439% | $130.7425 | $130.74 | $130.75 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.78 | 8.442% | $117.9632 | $117.96 | $117.95 | $118.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.71 | $973.5078 | $973.51 | $973.50 | $973.50 | |