| 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 | $40.36 | 12.284% | $45.3178 | $45.32 | $45.30 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.79 | 5.217% | $79.744 | $79.74 | $79.75 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.88 | 8.542% | $108.4117 | $108.41 | $108.40 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.82 | 6.214% | $181.4348 | $181.43 | $181.45 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.63 | 11.259% | $77.4696 | $77.47 | $77.45 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.68 | 10.617% | $92.5643 | $92.56 | $92.55 | $92.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.73 | 9.725% | $193.917 | $193.92 | $193.90 | $193.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $716.89 | $778.8592 | $778.85 | $778.80 | $778.80 | |