| 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 | $43.44 | 4.500% | $45.3948 | $45.39 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.83 | 11.426% | $13.1817 | $13.18 | $13.20 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.75 | 13.454% | $16.7345 | $16.73 | $16.75 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.27 | 13.858% | $146.0457 | $146.05 | $146.05 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.90 | 6.291% | $194.4062 | $194.41 | $194.40 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.90 | 12.544% | $280.122 | $280.12 | $280.10 | $280.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.94 | 9.492% | $253.9557 | $253.96 | $253.95 | $254.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.03 | $949.8406 | $949.84 | $949.85 | $949.80 | |