| 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 | $75.39 | 6.168% | $80.0401 | $80.04 | $80.05 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.40 | 5.254% | $42.5226 | $42.52 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.35 | 9.347% | $165.4967 | $165.50 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.42 | 12.767% | $194.4329 | $194.43 | $194.45 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.58 | 4.500% | $257.6761 | $257.68 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.42 | 9.587% | $160.4573 | $160.46 | $160.45 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.84 | 3.320% | $244.7031 | $244.70 | $244.70 | $244.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,069.40 | $1,145.3288 | $1,145.33 | $1,145.35 | $1,145.30 | |