| 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 | $43.25 | 5.302% | $45.5431 | $45.54 | $45.55 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.28 | 5.345% | $181.4884 | $181.49 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.65 | 11.525% | $278.4222 | $278.42 | $278.40 | $278.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.65 | 5.396% | $31.2499 | $31.25 | $31.25 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.99 | 6.322% | $69.0987 | $69.10 | $69.10 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.93 | 8.245% | $30.2328 | $30.23 | $30.25 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.57 | 8.666% | $40.8258 | $40.83 | $40.85 | $40.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $625.32 | $676.8609 | $676.86 | $676.90 | $676.70 | |