| 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 | $45.71 | 5.430% | $48.1921 | $48.19 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.71 | 5.342% | $30.2437 | $30.24 | $30.25 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.52 | 12.535% | $166.0116 | $166.01 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.70 | 12.379% | $225.5447 | $225.54 | $225.55 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.70 | 8.484% | $188.4367 | $188.44 | $188.45 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.47 | 4.406% | $29.7244 | $29.72 | $29.70 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.61 | 6.446% | $163.5117 | $163.51 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.42 | $851.6649 | $851.65 | $851.65 | $851.50 | |