| 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 | $40.35 | 12.552% | $45.4147 | $45.41 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.33 | 13.868% | $280.491 | $280.49 | $280.50 | $280.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.79 | 7.504% | $242.7333 | $242.73 | $242.75 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.44 | 5.267% | $86.7821 | $86.78 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.53 | 6.210% | $10.1218 | $10.12 | $10.10 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.94 | 6.867% | $208.3265 | $208.33 | $208.35 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.85 | 9.568% | $260.6075 | $260.61 | $260.60 | $260.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.23 | $1,134.4769 | $1,134.47 | $1,134.50 | $1,134.40 | |