| 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 | $42.28 | 5.130% | $44.449 | $44.45 | $44.45 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.41 | 3.348% | $165.7805 | $165.78 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.60 | 11.578% | $249.4884 | $249.49 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.50 | 13.351% | $25.504 | $25.50 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.34 | 13.347% | $250.8822 | $250.88 | $250.90 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.76 | 13.861% | $192.1518 | $192.15 | $192.15 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.87 | 7.335% | $29.9143 | $29.91 | $29.90 | $29.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $866.76 | $958.1702 | $958.16 | $958.20 | $958.20 | |