| 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 | $42.54 | 5.208% | $44.7555 | $44.76 | $44.75 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.85 | 13.228% | $131.1746 | $131.17 | $131.15 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.32 | 7.802% | $219.183 | $219.18 | $219.20 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.73 | 7.752% | $204.4379 | $204.44 | $204.45 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.61 | 11.289% | $40.7429 | $40.74 | $40.75 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.75 | 10.721% | $139.2317 | $139.23 | $139.25 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.98 | 8.327% | $80.1403 | $80.14 | $80.15 | $80.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.78 | $859.6659 | $859.66 | $859.70 | $859.60 | |