| 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 | $40.85 | 12.193% | $45.8308 | $45.83 | $45.85 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.65 | 3.219% | $178.2076 | $178.21 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.74 | 12.305% | $279.3475 | $279.35 | $279.35 | $279.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.75 | 8.241% | $45.1906 | $45.19 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.81 | 11.197% | $18.6922 | $18.69 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.67 | 10.785% | $122.6058 | $122.61 | $122.60 | $122.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.88 | 11.488% | $145.9155 | $145.92 | $145.90 | $145.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $762.35 | $835.7900 | $835.80 | $835.80 | $835.70 | |