| 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 | $43.63 | 3.528% | $45.1693 | $45.17 | $45.15 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.39 | 3.563% | $144.3565 | $144.36 | $144.35 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.30 | 12.746% | $11.6128 | $11.61 | $11.60 | $11.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.43 | 11.847% | $198.4501 | $198.45 | $198.45 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.93 | 4.322% | $24.9643 | $24.96 | $24.95 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.34 | 11.246% | $150.5603 | $150.56 | $150.55 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.95 | 6.226% | $83.8654 | $83.87 | $83.85 | $83.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $608.97 | $658.9787 | $658.98 | $658.90 | $659.20 | |