| 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 | $40.78 | 11.586% | $45.5048 | $45.50 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.97 | 9.479% | $256.148 | $256.15 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.88 | 6.574% | $23.3184 | $23.32 | $23.30 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.82 | 11.155% | $163.1978 | $163.20 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.68 | 10.872% | $199.2148 | $199.21 | $199.20 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.64 | 9.333% | $28.033 | $28.03 | $28.05 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.92 | 11.738% | $63.6013 | $63.60 | $63.60 | $63.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $705.69 | $779.0181 | $779.01 | $779.00 | $778.90 | |