| 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 | $42.25 | 7.813% | $45.551 | $45.55 | $45.55 | $45.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.79 | 3.775% | $24.6881 | $24.69 | $24.70 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.87 | 11.159% | $93.2291 | $93.23 | $93.25 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.82 | 11.662% | $160.5923 | $160.59 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.65 | 12.712% | $79.631 | $79.63 | $79.65 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.47 | 4.454% | $185.3745 | $185.37 | $185.35 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.56 | 9.141% | $213.4361 | $213.44 | $213.45 | $213.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $737.41 | $802.5021 | $802.50 | $802.55 | $802.50 | |