| 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 | $43.60 | 5.380% | $45.9457 | $45.95 | $45.95 | $45.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.45 | 5.571% | $177.8343 | $177.83 | $177.85 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.51 | 7.831% | $245.3263 | $245.33 | $245.35 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.96 | 7.299% | $242.4528 | $242.45 | $242.45 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.98 | 10.822% | $166.2108 | $166.21 | $166.20 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.99 | 12.848% | $86.8817 | $86.88 | $86.90 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.47 | 7.569% | $188.7513 | $188.75 | $188.75 | $188.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,067.96 | $1,153.4029 | $1,153.40 | $1,153.45 | $1,153.40 | |