| 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 | $46.66 | 5.775% | $49.3546 | $49.35 | $49.35 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.57 | 7.114% | $180.5621 | $180.56 | $180.55 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.85 | 13.206% | $38.3202 | $38.32 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.68 | 10.734% | $8.5044 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.66 | 3.477% | $176.5938 | $176.59 | $176.60 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.25 | 3.863% | $241.2218 | $241.22 | $241.20 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.56 | 3.824% | $53.5317 | $53.53 | $53.55 | $53.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $711.23 | $748.0886 | $748.07 | $748.05 | $748.10 | |