| 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 | $45.83 | 5.125% | $48.1788 | $48.18 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.39 | 12.341% | $30.7702 | $30.77 | $30.75 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.61 | 12.162% | $129.6705 | $129.67 | $129.65 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.75 | 6.715% | $169.4101 | $169.41 | $169.40 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.80 | 9.771% | $151.2644 | $151.26 | $151.25 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.33 | 12.363% | $113.8574 | $113.86 | $113.85 | $113.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.83 | 5.470% | $182.2838 | $182.28 | $182.30 | $182.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $759.54 | $825.4352 | $825.43 | $825.40 | $825.60 | |