| 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 | $45.80 | 5.796% | $48.4546 | $48.45 | $48.45 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.65 | 5.768% | $117.0323 | $117.03 | $117.05 | $117.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.86 | 7.458% | $176.0807 | $176.08 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.59 | 6.727% | $81.7422 | $81.74 | $81.75 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.73 | 12.861% | $70.7977 | $70.80 | $70.80 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.26 | 3.833% | $162.2494 | $162.25 | $162.25 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.66 | 5.784% | $50.4167 | $50.42 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $663.55 | $706.7736 | $706.77 | $706.80 | $706.70 | |