| 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 | $43.35 | 5.758% | $45.8461 | $45.85 | $45.85 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.87 | 12.687% | $122.6823 | $122.68 | $122.70 | $122.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.60 | 11.340% | $90.8534 | $90.85 | $90.85 | $90.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.89 | 8.793% | $148.9267 | $148.93 | $148.95 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.85 | 7.155% | $248.4389 | $248.44 | $248.45 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.64 | 4.416% | $179.2196 | $179.22 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.29 | 6.403% | $18.3971 | $18.40 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.49 | $854.3641 | $854.37 | $854.40 | $854.30 | |