| 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 | $42.68 | 8.351% | $46.2442 | $46.24 | $46.25 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.77 | 6.647% | $158.6587 | $158.66 | $158.65 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.65 | 8.143% | $236.4547 | $236.45 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.37 | 7.273% | $76.5607 | $76.56 | $76.55 | $76.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.45 | 5.573% | $145.1101 | $145.11 | $145.10 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.42 | 12.469% | $210.7894 | $210.79 | $210.80 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.74 | 6.365% | $224.1536 | $224.15 | $224.15 | $224.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.08 | $1,097.9714 | $1,097.96 | $1,097.95 | $1,098.10 | |