| 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 | $42.94 | 7.491% | $46.1566 | $46.16 | $46.15 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.31 | 6.317% | $185.3212 | $185.32 | $185.30 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.36 | 4.532% | $30.6906 | $30.69 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.97 | 8.775% | $121.7954 | $121.80 | $121.80 | $121.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.79 | 12.230% | $202.9006 | $202.90 | $202.90 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.54 | 12.343% | $197.2069 | $197.21 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.30 | 9.842% | $263.9503 | $263.95 | $263.95 | $264.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.21 | $1,048.0216 | $1,048.03 | $1,048.00 | $1,048.10 | |