| 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 | $40.92 | 11.265% | $45.5296 | $45.53 | $45.55 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.34 | 8.573% | $7.9693 | $7.97 | $7.95 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.59 | 8.771% | $266.043 | $266.04 | $266.05 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.65 | 9.483% | $191.2121 | $191.21 | $191.20 | $191.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.82 | 3.837% | $159.7221 | $159.72 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.70 | 6.717% | $145.8821 | $145.88 | $145.90 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.25 | 5.623% | $261.1529 | $261.15 | $261.15 | $261.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.27 | $1,077.5111 | $1,077.50 | $1,077.50 | $1,077.50 | |