| 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 | $45.55 | 5.868% | $48.2229 | $48.22 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.55 | 13.237% | $272.3916 | $272.39 | $272.40 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.69 | 10.734% | $56.1311 | $56.13 | $56.15 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.97 | 9.627% | $53.6843 | $53.68 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.45 | 3.583% | $61.5801 | $61.58 | $61.60 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.47 | 8.432% | $5.9312 | $5.93 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.39 | 12.585% | $178.3234 | $178.32 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $609.07 | $676.2646 | $676.25 | $676.30 | $676.20 | |