| 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 | 13.189% | $45.2416 | $45.24 | $45.25 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.48 | 8.558% | $40.6875 | $40.69 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.84 | 9.528% | $142.2112 | $142.21 | $142.20 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.30 | 11.259% | $276.2561 | $276.26 | $276.25 | $276.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.47 | 11.362% | $56.2044 | $56.20 | $56.20 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.69 | 3.549% | $258.5515 | $258.55 | $258.55 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.81 | 9.699% | $84.2598 | $84.26 | $84.25 | $84.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $832.56 | $903.4121 | $903.41 | $903.40 | $903.50 | |