| 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 | $45.46 | 12.234% | $51.0216 | $51.02 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.38 | 10.448% | $88.7781 | $88.78 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.30 | 13.411% | $69.5209 | $69.52 | $69.50 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.96 | 5.868% | $85.7107 | $85.71 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.36 | 5.416% | $76.279 | $76.28 | $76.30 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.76 | 5.426% | $168.4286 | $168.43 | $168.45 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.76 | 5.587% | $18.7523 | $18.75 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $517.98 | $558.4912 | $558.49 | $558.50 | $558.50 | |