| 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 | 5.175% | $44.9728 | $44.97 | $44.95 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.53 | 6.803% | $73.1921 | $73.19 | $73.20 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.45 | 3.173% | $14.9085 | $14.91 | $14.90 | $14.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.79 | 12.218% | $103.0049 | $103.00 | $103.00 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.63 | 12.603% | $148.2193 | $148.22 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.35 | 6.115% | $95.8749 | $95.87 | $95.85 | $95.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.62 | 12.740% | $156.2802 | $156.28 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $578.13 | $636.4527 | $636.44 | $636.40 | $636.50 | |