| 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 | $42.35 | 8.216% | $45.8295 | $45.83 | $45.85 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.64 | 5.269% | $76.4674 | $76.47 | $76.45 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.61 | 13.776% | $204.3531 | $204.35 | $204.35 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.53 | 10.752% | $204.3707 | $204.37 | $204.35 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.47 | 6.800% | $182.062 | $182.06 | $182.05 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.87 | 6.759% | $6.2668 | $6.27 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.87 | 7.110% | $153.0281 | $153.03 | $153.05 | $153.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.34 | $872.3776 | $872.38 | $872.35 | $872.50 | |