| 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 | $44.38 | 3.330% | $45.8579 | $45.86 | $45.85 | $45.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.56 | 5.488% | $127.1763 | $127.18 | $127.20 | $127.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.76 | 13.199% | $35.952 | $35.95 | $35.95 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.75 | 9.688% | $196.0673 | $196.07 | $196.05 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.96 | 13.847% | $51.1856 | $51.19 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.96 | 12.305% | $247.0261 | $247.03 | $247.05 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.25 | 11.201% | $177.0876 | $177.09 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.62 | $880.3528 | $880.37 | $880.40 | $880.50 | |