| 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 | $45.25 | 6.455% | $48.1709 | $48.17 | $48.15 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.56 | 12.306% | $238.7176 | $238.72 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.42 | 3.184% | $37.5796 | $37.58 | $37.60 | $37.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.36 | 13.850% | $142.7224 | $142.72 | $142.70 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.41 | 4.107% | $108.6981 | $108.70 | $108.70 | $108.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.47 | 5.135% | $137.1696 | $137.17 | $137.15 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.40 | 9.227% | $106.3871 | $106.39 | $106.40 | $106.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $751.87 | $819.4453 | $819.45 | $819.40 | $819.50 | |