| 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 | $43.50 | 5.402% | $45.8499 | $45.85 | $45.85 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.63 | 10.566% | $221.8286 | $221.83 | $221.85 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.44 | 12.319% | $36.4363 | $36.44 | $36.45 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.55 | 8.270% | $19.0014 | $19.00 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.48 | 11.239% | $135.1331 | $135.13 | $135.15 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.25 | 10.868% | $141.0795 | $141.08 | $141.10 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.65 | 3.298% | $237.2239 | $237.22 | $237.20 | $237.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.50 | $836.5527 | $836.55 | $836.60 | $836.40 | |