| 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 | $42.30 | 5.248% | $44.5199 | $44.52 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.99 | 4.679% | $180.0374 | $180.04 | $180.05 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.55 | 3.398% | $101.8987 | $101.90 | $101.90 | $101.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.43 | 5.762% | $170.7316 | $170.73 | $170.75 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.63 | 4.687% | $33.1125 | $33.11 | $33.10 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.89 | 5.416% | $8.3173 | $8.32 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.31 | 6.105% | $247.5536 | $247.55 | $247.55 | $247.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $747.10 | $786.1710 | $786.17 | $786.15 | $786.10 | |