| 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 | $42.81 | 6.471% | $45.5802 | $45.58 | $45.60 | $45.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.95 | 5.753% | $20.0402 | $20.04 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.67 | 6.383% | $80.5 | $80.50 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.32 | 12.643% | $213.2557 | $213.26 | $213.25 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.85 | 4.260% | $128.0834 | $128.08 | $128.10 | $128.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.44 | 8.391% | $27.5747 | $27.57 | $27.55 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.90 | 10.718% | $132.7509 | $132.75 | $132.75 | $132.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $594.94 | $647.7851 | $647.78 | $647.80 | $647.90 | |