| 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 | $42.50 | 3.432% | $43.9586 | $43.96 | $43.95 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.99 | 7.299% | $149.1349 | $149.13 | $149.15 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.69 | 9.661% | $103.838 | $103.84 | $103.85 | $103.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.52 | 11.508% | $145.5402 | $145.54 | $145.55 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.56 | 11.121% | $196.1952 | $196.20 | $196.20 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.68 | 4.292% | $125.8596 | $125.86 | $125.85 | $125.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.32 | 10.528% | $72.1969 | $72.20 | $72.20 | $72.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.26 | $836.7234 | $836.73 | $836.75 | $836.70 | |