| 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 | $40.88 | 11.323% | $45.5088 | $45.51 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.30 | 4.181% | $16.9815 | $16.98 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.59 | 8.219% | $6.0494 | $6.05 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.27 | 5.575% | $186.0971 | $186.10 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.30 | 10.354% | $174.6904 | $174.69 | $174.70 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.40 | 3.121% | $210.7793 | $210.78 | $210.80 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.93 | 5.231% | $261.9515 | $261.95 | $261.95 | $262.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $850.67 | $902.0580 | $902.06 | $902.10 | $902.10 | |