| 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 | $40.70 | 11.486% | $45.3748 | $45.37 | $45.35 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.91 | 7.637% | $22.5069 | $22.51 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.46 | 7.277% | $236.5029 | $236.50 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.97 | 3.206% | $147.5536 | $147.55 | $147.55 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.91 | 4.656% | $39.6751 | $39.68 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.33 | 3.824% | $9.6868 | $9.69 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.57 | 9.276% | $49.7971 | $49.80 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $517.85 | $551.0972 | $551.10 | $551.10 | $551.20 | |