| 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 | $45.33 | 5.472% | $47.8105 | $47.81 | $47.80 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.73 | 4.448% | $165.7903 | $165.79 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.38 | 9.868% | $145.4433 | $145.44 | $145.45 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.40 | 4.550% | $71.5122 | $71.51 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.82 | 3.169% | $30.765 | $30.77 | $30.75 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.39 | 10.420% | $167.1648 | $167.16 | $167.15 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.68 | 10.666% | $253.071 | $253.07 | $253.05 | $253.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $814.73 | $881.5571 | $881.55 | $881.50 | $881.60 | |