| 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 | $44.62 | 8.504% | $48.4145 | $48.41 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.49 | 3.730% | $176.8493 | $176.85 | $176.85 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.47 | 6.750% | $112.5892 | $112.59 | $112.60 | $112.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.75 | 3.365% | $82.4336 | $82.43 | $82.45 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.88 | 4.158% | $214.4405 | $214.44 | $214.45 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.88 | 3.628% | $110.7576 | $110.76 | $110.75 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.38 | 11.375% | $79.4995 | $79.50 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.47 | $824.9842 | $824.98 | $825.00 | $824.90 | |