| 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 | $43.42 | 6.173% | $46.1003 | $46.10 | $46.10 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.46 | 13.855% | $189.523 | $189.52 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.61 | 10.413% | $189.4797 | $189.48 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.60 | 11.400% | $78.6484 | $78.65 | $78.65 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.42 | 10.583% | $135.3757 | $135.38 | $135.40 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.81 | 12.811% | $252.4823 | $252.48 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.33 | 3.304% | $46.8277 | $46.83 | $46.85 | $46.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $843.65 | $938.4371 | $938.44 | $938.50 | $938.40 | |