| 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 | $52.48 | 11.343% | $58.4328 | $58.43 | $58.45 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.68 | 13.472% | $51.834 | $51.83 | $51.85 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.71 | 8.359% | $226.1561 | $226.16 | $226.15 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.77 | 4.665% | $145.2436 | $145.24 | $145.25 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.41 | 3.788% | $212.1531 | $212.15 | $212.15 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.82 | 6.400% | $77.4805 | $77.48 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.63 | 7.309% | $19.9917 | $19.99 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $741.50 | $791.2918 | $791.28 | $791.35 | $791.30 | |