| 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 | $43.88 | 3.684% | $45.4965 | $45.50 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.87 | 11.824% | $24.4559 | $24.46 | $24.45 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.63 | 11.475% | $45.2923 | $45.29 | $45.30 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.82 | 12.170% | $257.7891 | $257.79 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.94 | 3.690% | $233.2403 | $233.24 | $233.25 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.37 | 3.645% | $35.6228 | $35.62 | $35.60 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.56 | 10.128% | $81.0102 | $81.01 | $81.00 | $81.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $669.07 | $722.9071 | $722.91 | $722.90 | $722.90 | |