| 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 | $44.33 | 4.613% | $46.3749 | $46.37 | $46.35 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.59 | 4.669% | $26.7848 | $26.78 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.27 | 5.622% | $232.6536 | $232.65 | $232.65 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.54 | 6.202% | $211.9155 | $211.92 | $211.90 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.86 | 5.537% | $198.2618 | $198.26 | $198.25 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.61 | 6.238% | $177.0031 | $177.00 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.61 | 7.735% | $261.3759 | $261.38 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.81 | $1,154.3696 | $1,154.36 | $1,154.35 | $1,154.50 | |