| 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 | $44.34 | 5.750% | $46.8896 | $46.89 | $46.90 | $46.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.80 | 5.154% | $172.2423 | $172.24 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.33 | 12.361% | $39.6971 | $39.70 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.29 | 13.768% | $25.3589 | $25.36 | $25.35 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.80 | 13.275% | $68.8712 | $68.87 | $68.85 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.56 | 8.240% | $190.0261 | $190.03 | $190.05 | $190.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.30 | 7.801% | $21.8836 | $21.88 | $21.90 | $21.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $522.42 | $564.9688 | $564.97 | $565.00 | $565.00 | |