| 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 | $42.95 | 5.492% | $45.3088 | $45.31 | $45.30 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.61 | 6.761% | $18.8006 | $18.80 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.45 | 4.274% | $164.1794 | $164.18 | $164.20 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.27 | 9.428% | $174.286 | $174.29 | $174.30 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.34 | 12.268% | $174.3971 | $174.40 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.85 | 9.151% | $206.1317 | $206.13 | $206.15 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.80 | 5.500% | $38.824 | $38.82 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $758.27 | $821.9276 | $821.93 | $821.95 | $821.90 | |