| 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 | $42.72 | 5.840% | $45.2148 | $45.21 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.70 | 7.744% | $49.239 | $49.24 | $49.25 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.40 | 11.819% | $258.7492 | $258.75 | $258.75 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.71 | 4.229% | $108.0959 | $108.10 | $108.10 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.48 | 13.432% | $239.886 | $239.89 | $239.90 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.59 | 12.348% | $133.2335 | $133.23 | $133.25 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.70 | 3.396% | $109.2896 | $109.29 | $109.30 | $109.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $859.30 | $943.7080 | $943.71 | $943.75 | $943.60 | |