| 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 | $42.71 | 5.277% | $44.9638 | $44.96 | $44.95 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.51 | 12.818% | $166.4178 | $166.42 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.84 | 6.870% | $178.3019 | $178.30 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.38 | 3.215% | $113.9287 | $113.93 | $113.95 | $113.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.38 | 13.778% | $8.3968 | $8.40 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.34 | 4.577% | $181.2738 | $181.27 | $181.25 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.55 | 13.256% | $185.2302 | $185.23 | $185.25 | $185.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.71 | $878.5130 | $878.51 | $878.50 | $878.50 | |