| 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 | $42.39 | 8.512% | $45.9982 | $46.00 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.31 | 13.680% | $156.094 | $156.09 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.58 | 13.450% | $101.6285 | $101.63 | $101.65 | $101.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.72 | 8.231% | $201.0066 | $201.01 | $201.00 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.84 | 6.146% | $214.2451 | $214.25 | $214.25 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.54 | 5.832% | $30.2045 | $30.20 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.75 | 8.426% | $228.5078 | $228.51 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.13 | $977.6847 | $977.69 | $977.70 | $977.60 | |