| 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 | $45.26 | 6.597% | $48.2458 | $48.25 | $48.25 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.77 | 9.190% | $208.3018 | $208.30 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.79 | 3.390% | $143.495 | $143.50 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.27 | 13.806% | $51.52 | $51.52 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.67 | 4.590% | $188.9628 | $188.96 | $188.95 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.73 | 3.575% | $38.0431 | $38.04 | $38.05 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.99 | 9.447% | $125.8531 | $125.85 | $125.85 | $125.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $752.48 | $804.4216 | $804.42 | $804.40 | $804.40 | |