| 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 | $40.45 | 11.168% | $44.9675 | $44.97 | $44.95 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.86 | 5.856% | $175.5728 | $175.57 | $175.55 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.63 | 7.336% | $37.1705 | $37.17 | $37.15 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.48 | 13.212% | $142.0584 | $142.06 | $142.05 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.61 | 6.484% | $153.9865 | $153.99 | $154.00 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.82 | 12.734% | $161.0067 | $161.01 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.65 | 3.207% | $162.7058 | $162.71 | $162.70 | $162.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.50 | $877.4682 | $877.48 | $877.40 | $877.60 | |