| 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 | $42.99 | 4.807% | $45.0565 | $45.06 | $45.05 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.67 | 10.150% | $82.249 | $82.25 | $82.25 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.33 | 8.247% | $92.3672 | $92.37 | $92.35 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.85 | 9.302% | $38.0917 | $38.09 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.73 | 3.852% | $255.1955 | $255.20 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.58 | 8.548% | $10.3989 | $10.40 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.36 | 7.490% | $34.7838 | $34.78 | $34.80 | $34.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $525.51 | $558.1426 | $558.15 | $558.15 | $558.20 | |