| 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 | $39.55 | 13.684% | $44.962 | $44.96 | $44.95 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.84 | 13.349% | $133.5705 | $133.57 | $133.55 | $133.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.42 | 5.680% | $242.4511 | $242.45 | $242.45 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.57 | 3.189% | $26.3854 | $26.39 | $26.40 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.49 | 10.505% | $46.9536 | $46.95 | $46.95 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.85 | 9.420% | $38.1329 | $38.13 | $38.15 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.44 | 7.749% | $45.7287 | $45.73 | $45.75 | $45.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $532.16 | $578.1842 | $578.18 | $578.20 | $578.30 | |