| 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 | $44.96 | 5.446% | $47.4085 | $47.41 | $47.40 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.40 | 7.596% | $159.6725 | $159.67 | $159.65 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.91 | 9.264% | $171.4461 | $171.45 | $171.45 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.75 | 10.863% | $160.4742 | $160.47 | $160.45 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.64 | 5.861% | $85.3663 | $85.37 | $85.35 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.44 | 11.540% | $108.6846 | $108.68 | $108.70 | $108.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.96 | 11.117% | $54.4029 | $54.40 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $722.06 | $787.4551 | $787.45 | $787.40 | $787.50 | |