| 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 | 5.470% | $44.8248 | $44.82 | $44.80 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.77 | 11.276% | $174.4474 | $174.45 | $174.45 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.67 | 6.589% | $32.6908 | $32.69 | $32.70 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.65 | 9.529% | $273.4391 | $273.44 | $273.45 | $273.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.86 | 4.193% | $140.5147 | $140.51 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.76 | 9.870% | $177.7257 | $177.73 | $177.75 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.83 | 4.627% | $141.0686 | $141.07 | $141.05 | $141.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $911.04 | $984.7111 | $984.71 | $984.70 | $984.60 | |