| 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 | $42.87 | 5.525% | $45.2386 | $45.24 | $45.25 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.81 | 5.238% | $230.2713 | $230.27 | $230.25 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.96 | 10.375% | $18.7196 | $18.72 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.68 | 12.789% | $114.6839 | $114.68 | $114.70 | $114.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.59 | 13.765% | $159.9422 | $159.94 | $159.95 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.45 | 4.374% | $8.8196 | $8.82 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.46 | 13.108% | $273.1106 | $273.11 | $273.10 | $273.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $770.82 | $850.7858 | $850.78 | $850.75 | $850.70 | |