| 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 | $43.54 | 3.870% | $45.225 | $45.23 | $45.25 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.50 | 7.281% | $87.434 | $87.43 | $87.45 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.80 | 7.770% | $185.1489 | $185.15 | $185.15 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.98 | 9.151% | $81.8414 | $81.84 | $81.85 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.81 | 11.285% | $20.9327 | $20.93 | $20.95 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.85 | 13.440% | $125.7482 | $125.75 | $125.75 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.30 | 5.789% | $8.7805 | $8.78 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $509.78 | $555.1107 | $555.11 | $555.20 | $554.90 | |