| 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 | $39.97 | 12.608% | $45.0094 | $45.01 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.77 | 5.528% | $132.7226 | $132.72 | $132.70 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.98 | 9.259% | $88.4779 | $88.48 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.94 | 4.842% | $71.2297 | $71.23 | $71.25 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.99 | 12.441% | $257.4786 | $257.48 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.91 | 9.502% | $85.313 | $85.31 | $85.30 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.94 | 5.295% | $55.7432 | $55.74 | $55.75 | $55.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $674.50 | $735.9744 | $735.97 | $736.00 | $735.90 | |