| 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 | $42.81 | 10.208% | $47.18 | $47.18 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.31 | 5.750% | $174.8153 | $174.82 | $174.80 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.37 | 5.242% | $138.2564 | $138.26 | $138.25 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.29 | 9.238% | $135.7719 | $135.77 | $135.75 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.86 | 8.553% | $45.4403 | $45.44 | $45.45 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.51 | 3.609% | $160.0863 | $160.09 | $160.10 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.48 | 11.182% | $82.8084 | $82.81 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $734.63 | $784.3586 | $784.37 | $784.35 | $784.40 | |