| 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 | $41.97 | 7.333% | $45.0477 | $45.05 | $45.05 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.77 | 8.785% | $71.5479 | $71.55 | $71.55 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.45 | 9.125% | $110.7073 | $110.71 | $110.70 | $110.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.84 | 3.492% | $177.8407 | $177.84 | $177.85 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.64 | 10.465% | $244.8346 | $244.83 | $244.85 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.27 | 6.861% | $12.0432 | $12.04 | $12.05 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.30 | 7.384% | $266.6345 | $266.63 | $266.65 | $266.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.24 | $928.6559 | $928.65 | $928.70 | $928.40 | |