| 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 | $42.26 | 7.623% | $45.4815 | $45.48 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.72 | 6.686% | $214.1401 | $214.14 | $214.15 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.67 | 3.567% | $88.7258 | $88.73 | $88.75 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.37 | 4.540% | $105.9722 | $105.97 | $105.95 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.51 | 6.447% | $65.4755 | $65.48 | $65.50 | $65.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.53 | 4.351% | $23.5103 | $23.51 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.80 | 4.489% | $19.6439 | $19.64 | $19.65 | $19.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $532.86 | $562.9493 | $562.95 | $563.00 | $562.90 | |