| 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 | $42.68 | 6.776% | $45.572 | $45.57 | $45.55 | $45.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.50 | 11.309% | $242.0971 | $242.10 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.60 | 3.471% | $81.3282 | $81.33 | $81.35 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.79 | 3.278% | $209.4375 | $209.44 | $209.45 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.46 | 12.448% | $253.5253 | $253.53 | $253.55 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.44 | 12.566% | $135.5745 | $135.57 | $135.55 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.70 | 11.367% | $272.515 | $272.52 | $272.50 | $272.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,132.17 | $1,240.0496 | $1,240.06 | $1,240.05 | $1,240.00 | |