| 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 | $42.84 | 8.573% | $46.5127 | $46.51 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.97 | 5.796% | $168.1839 | $168.18 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.75 | 5.430% | $194.7819 | $194.78 | $194.80 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.26 | 9.762% | $219.8094 | $219.81 | $219.80 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.95 | 9.519% | $21.849 | $21.85 | $21.85 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.72 | 5.444% | $137.8364 | $137.84 | $137.85 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.59 | 3.848% | $31.7671 | $31.77 | $31.75 | $31.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $768.08 | $820.7404 | $820.74 | $820.75 | $820.70 | |