| 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 | $40.35 | 12.747% | $45.4934 | $45.49 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.93 | 10.496% | $198.8155 | $198.82 | $198.80 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.62 | 4.338% | $203.0626 | $203.06 | $203.05 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.37 | 4.853% | $239.4528 | $239.45 | $239.45 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.48 | 13.614% | $260.7214 | $260.72 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.89 | 5.374% | $91.5595 | $91.56 | $91.55 | $91.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.51 | 8.509% | $113.4028 | $113.40 | $113.40 | $113.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.15 | $1,152.5080 | $1,152.50 | $1,152.45 | $1,152.60 | |