| 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 | $44.88 | 3.422% | $46.4158 | $46.42 | $46.40 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.67 | 9.516% | $83.9659 | $83.97 | $83.95 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.45 | 11.821% | $267.7554 | $267.76 | $267.75 | $267.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.30 | 4.125% | $215.8511 | $215.85 | $215.85 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.84 | 8.327% | $133.0689 | $133.07 | $133.05 | $133.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.88 | 8.832% | $263.2428 | $263.24 | $263.25 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.62 | 6.226% | $110.0714 | $110.07 | $110.05 | $110.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.64 | $1,120.3713 | $1,120.38 | $1,120.30 | $1,120.50 | |