| 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 | $40.73 | 13.827% | $46.3617 | $46.36 | $46.35 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.41 | 3.734% | $161.213 | $161.21 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.43 | 6.480% | $254.9451 | $254.95 | $254.95 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.55 | 9.639% | $218.7846 | $218.78 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.66 | 11.461% | $93.2483 | $93.25 | $93.25 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.69 | 7.684% | $183.8058 | $183.81 | $183.80 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.33 | 8.191% | $150.7425 | $150.74 | $150.75 | $150.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.80 | $1,109.1010 | $1,109.10 | $1,109.10 | $1,109.00 | |