| 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 | $42.84 | 5.300% | $45.1105 | $45.11 | $45.10 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.35 | 4.862% | $261.4734 | $261.47 | $261.45 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.89 | 3.613% | $92.1016 | $92.10 | $92.10 | $92.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.34 | 12.440% | $163.4203 | $163.42 | $163.40 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.69 | 4.130% | $51.7422 | $51.74 | $51.75 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.60 | 13.359% | $75.4971 | $75.50 | $75.50 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.32 | 12.494% | $5.9847 | $5.98 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $648.03 | $695.3298 | $695.32 | $695.30 | $695.30 | |