| 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 | $43.38 | 4.135% | $45.1738 | $45.17 | $45.15 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.55 | 9.841% | $132.4133 | $132.41 | $132.40 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.29 | 10.711% | $41.2841 | $41.28 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.39 | 12.816% | $242.9944 | $242.99 | $243.00 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.34 | 8.772% | $46.0541 | $46.05 | $46.05 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.94 | 6.860% | $236.0965 | $236.10 | $236.10 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.71 | 4.794% | $142.2159 | $142.22 | $142.20 | $142.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.60 | $886.2321 | $886.22 | $886.20 | $886.30 | |