| 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 | $41.25 | 9.189% | $45.0405 | $45.04 | $45.05 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.74 | 12.772% | $87.669 | $87.67 | $87.65 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.47 | 9.820% | $174.0318 | $174.03 | $174.05 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.36 | 8.645% | $199.2115 | $199.21 | $199.20 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.43 | 6.773% | $27.1524 | $27.15 | $27.15 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.36 | 5.154% | $133.9241 | $133.92 | $133.90 | $133.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.63 | 7.117% | $209.553 | $209.55 | $209.55 | $209.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.24 | $876.5823 | $876.57 | $876.55 | $876.60 | |