| 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 | $45.73 | 5.517% | $48.2529 | $48.25 | $48.25 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.44 | 10.523% | $144.1662 | $144.17 | $144.15 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.44 | 8.852% | $35.3116 | $35.31 | $35.30 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.29 | 3.174% | $188.0759 | $188.08 | $188.10 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.46 | 12.128% | $158.6163 | $158.62 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.96 | 5.307% | $186.3513 | $186.35 | $186.35 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.46 | 4.505% | $10.9312 | $10.93 | $10.95 | $10.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $719.78 | $771.7054 | $771.71 | $771.70 | $771.80 | |