| 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 | $78.67 | 5.728% | $83.1762 | $83.18 | $83.20 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.27 | 7.864% | $44.5155 | $44.52 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.60 | 3.684% | $23.4326 | $23.43 | $23.45 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.63 | 5.210% | $145.8526 | $145.85 | $145.85 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.56 | 13.601% | $158.5416 | $158.54 | $158.55 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.25 | 3.741% | $19.9701 | $19.97 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.40 | 3.298% | $19.0068 | $19.01 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $458.38 | $494.4954 | $494.50 | $494.50 | $494.50 | |