| 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 | $48.45 | 5.775% | $51.248 | $51.25 | $51.25 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.88 | 5.431% | $17.7968 | $17.80 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.76 | 7.578% | $188.0033 | $188.00 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.81 | 6.869% | $56.4375 | $56.44 | $56.45 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.76 | 9.672% | $43.6056 | $43.61 | $43.60 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.46 | 5.786% | $133.777 | $133.78 | $133.80 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.80 | 6.239% | $245.1996 | $245.20 | $245.20 | $245.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $689.92 | $736.0678 | $736.08 | $736.10 | $736.00 | |