| 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 | $45.53 | 5.366% | $47.9731 | $47.97 | $47.95 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.35 | 5.346% | $165.7619 | $165.76 | $165.75 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.82 | 9.367% | $121.2005 | $121.20 | $121.20 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.26 | 6.588% | $146.3027 | $146.30 | $146.30 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.91 | 12.256% | $151.4446 | $151.44 | $151.45 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.86 | 13.835% | $86.3552 | $86.36 | $86.35 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.99 | 13.468% | $133.8809 | $133.88 | $133.90 | $133.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.72 | $852.9189 | $852.91 | $852.90 | $853.00 | |