| 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 | $41.76 | 8.121% | $45.1513 | $45.15 | $45.15 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.41 | 12.648% | $214.4931 | $214.49 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.98 | 9.450% | $106.1446 | $106.14 | $106.15 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.66 | 6.610% | $40.1493 | $40.15 | $40.15 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.38 | 5.299% | $122.547 | $122.55 | $122.55 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.31 | 7.848% | $171.8126 | $171.81 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.83 | 13.623% | $182.7399 | $182.74 | $182.75 | $182.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.33 | $883.0378 | $883.03 | $883.05 | $882.90 | |