| 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 | $43.67 | 6.592% | $46.5487 | $46.55 | $46.55 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.30 | 9.740% | $247.2442 | $247.24 | $247.25 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.42 | 8.314% | $218.1661 | $218.17 | $218.15 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.82 | 8.207% | $153.4592 | $153.46 | $153.45 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.54 | 7.790% | $252.8107 | $252.81 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.77 | 5.619% | $116.9942 | $116.99 | $117.00 | $117.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.76 | 3.419% | $136.2649 | $136.26 | $136.25 | $136.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,089.28 | $1,171.4880 | $1,171.48 | $1,171.45 | $1,171.50 | |