| 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 | $42.35 | 8.716% | $46.0412 | $46.04 | $46.05 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.93 | 6.176% | $193.166 | $193.17 | $193.15 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.31 | 6.274% | $199.0618 | $199.06 | $199.05 | $199.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.61 | 13.301% | $278.2786 | $278.28 | $278.30 | $278.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.70 | 7.204% | $195.8617 | $195.86 | $195.85 | $195.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.31 | 5.412% | $69.8987 | $69.90 | $69.90 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.28 | 13.186% | $96.525 | $96.53 | $96.55 | $96.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $991.49 | $1,078.8330 | $1,078.84 | $1,078.85 | $1,078.90 | |