| 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 | $43.40 | 6.347% | $46.1546 | $46.15 | $46.15 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.90 | 6.383% | $231.8086 | $231.81 | $231.80 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.61 | 13.772% | $268.0582 | $268.06 | $268.05 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.59 | 6.670% | $93.4323 | $93.43 | $93.45 | $93.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.75 | 10.157% | $39.3811 | $39.38 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.94 | 5.162% | $256.5322 | $256.53 | $256.55 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.95 | 4.124% | $145.7215 | $145.72 | $145.70 | $145.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.14 | $1,081.0885 | $1,081.08 | $1,081.10 | $1,081.10 | |