| 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 | $43.75 | 3.219% | $45.1583 | $45.16 | $45.15 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.43 | 5.406% | $118.508 | $118.51 | $118.50 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.57 | 12.746% | $15.2996 | $15.30 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.35 | 3.389% | $185.4282 | $185.43 | $185.45 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.96 | 9.148% | $8.6882 | $8.69 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.59 | 5.567% | $11.1795 | $11.18 | $11.20 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.85 | 3.730% | $166.8497 | $166.85 | $166.85 | $166.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $528.50 | $551.1115 | $551.12 | $551.15 | $551.10 | |