| 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 | $48.37 | 12.501% | $54.4167 | $54.42 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.89 | 5.290% | $48.3176 | $48.32 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.34 | 10.114% | $198.5796 | $198.58 | $198.60 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.85 | 7.327% | $246.6911 | $246.69 | $246.70 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.65 | 8.271% | $229.1556 | $229.16 | $229.15 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.84 | 8.497% | $41.0553 | $41.06 | $41.05 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.62 | 6.640% | $27.3212 | $27.32 | $27.30 | $27.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.56 | $845.5371 | $845.55 | $845.50 | $845.60 | |