| 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 | $43.28 | 5.760% | $45.7729 | $45.77 | $45.75 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.35 | 3.816% | $209.0335 | $209.03 | $209.05 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.91 | 12.836% | $226.6988 | $226.70 | $226.70 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.98 | 11.458% | $206.175 | $206.18 | $206.20 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.82 | 4.123% | $252.8315 | $252.83 | $252.85 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.40 | 9.208% | $168.6172 | $168.62 | $168.60 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.71 | 11.198% | $55.2765 | $55.28 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.45 | $1,164.4054 | $1,164.41 | $1,164.45 | $1,164.40 | |