| 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 | $42.77 | 5.676% | $45.1976 | $45.20 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.31 | 6.425% | $53.5424 | $53.54 | $53.55 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.86 | 6.840% | $88.5276 | $88.53 | $88.55 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.35 | 7.801% | $166.3908 | $166.39 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.38 | 6.689% | $194.5794 | $194.58 | $194.60 | $194.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.65 | 11.528% | $232.7032 | $232.70 | $232.70 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.36 | 3.768% | $51.2199 | $51.22 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $770.68 | $832.1609 | $832.16 | $832.20 | $832.10 | |