| 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 | $42.76 | 6.823% | $45.6775 | $45.68 | $45.70 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.77 | 6.809% | $84.1334 | $84.13 | $84.15 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.43 | 11.294% | $253.1159 | $253.12 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.78 | 8.305% | $269.4412 | $269.44 | $269.45 | $269.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.88 | 6.686% | $189.7731 | $189.77 | $189.75 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.61 | 8.827% | $187.8463 | $187.85 | $187.85 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.65 | 8.529% | $12.6436 | $12.64 | $12.65 | $12.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.88 | $1,042.6310 | $1,042.63 | $1,042.65 | $1,042.50 | |