| 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 | $45.62 | 5.235% | $48.0082 | $48.01 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.97 | 4.438% | $51.1433 | $51.14 | $51.15 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.53 | 12.859% | $37.8416 | $37.84 | $37.85 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.54 | 8.703% | $211.4708 | $211.47 | $211.45 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.27 | 8.740% | $230.8224 | $230.82 | $230.80 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.27 | 6.821% | $81.4724 | $81.47 | $81.45 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.29 | 11.537% | $163.1675 | $163.17 | $163.15 | $163.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $757.49 | $823.9262 | $823.92 | $823.85 | $823.90 | |