| 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 | $42.84 | 5.675% | $45.2712 | $45.27 | $45.25 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.99 | 12.405% | $24.7179 | $24.72 | $24.70 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.42 | 12.432% | $147.7581 | $147.76 | $147.75 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.57 | 10.757% | $177.8425 | $177.84 | $177.85 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.62 | 10.637% | $6.2178 | $6.22 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.52 | 9.549% | $151.7473 | $151.75 | $151.75 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.68 | 4.728% | $58.3126 | $58.31 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $556.64 | $611.8674 | $611.87 | $611.80 | $611.80 | |