| 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 | $45.43 | 5.765% | $48.049 | $48.05 | $48.05 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.30 | 12.250% | $245.0418 | $245.04 | $245.05 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.55 | 9.225% | $78.1505 | $78.15 | $78.15 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.81 | 8.501% | $187.5006 | $187.50 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.48 | 8.179% | $91.3896 | $91.39 | $91.40 | $91.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.32 | 5.809% | $177.0396 | $177.04 | $177.05 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.55 | 4.363% | $133.115 | $133.12 | $133.10 | $133.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.44 | $960.2861 | $960.29 | $960.30 | $960.20 | |