| 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 | $41.64 | 8.640% | $45.2377 | $45.24 | $45.25 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.56 | 12.531% | $42.2666 | $42.27 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.49 | 13.295% | $44.7402 | $44.74 | $44.75 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.48 | 4.509% | $184.4375 | $184.44 | $184.45 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.90 | 3.686% | $212.4526 | $212.45 | $212.45 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.32 | 11.590% | $80.7019 | $80.70 | $80.70 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.35 | 7.203% | $180.4763 | $180.48 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $740.74 | $790.3128 | $790.32 | $790.35 | $790.30 | |