| 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 | $42.51 | 6.801% | $45.4011 | $45.40 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.26 | 10.474% | $17.9631 | $17.96 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.79 | 5.539% | $90.5419 | $90.54 | $90.55 | $90.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.59 | 8.629% | $260.2642 | $260.26 | $260.25 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.84 | 11.661% | $254.4084 | $254.41 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.31 | 9.824% | $239.7568 | $239.76 | $239.75 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.43 | 4.415% | $57.8772 | $57.88 | $57.90 | $57.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.73 | $966.2127 | $966.21 | $966.20 | $966.30 | |