| 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 | $42.88 | 5.600% | $45.2813 | $45.28 | $45.30 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.47 | 11.731% | $239.6295 | $239.63 | $239.65 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.78 | 5.204% | $11.341 | $11.34 | $11.35 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.42 | 10.815% | $243.1503 | $243.15 | $243.15 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.46 | 5.192% | $5.7435 | $5.74 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.80 | 10.405% | $8.6116 | $8.61 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.35 | 11.742% | $214.9357 | $214.94 | $214.95 | $214.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $693.16 | $768.6929 | $768.69 | $768.75 | $768.60 | |