| 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 | $40.76 | 11.573% | $45.4772 | $45.48 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.76 | 3.623% | $9.0774 | $9.08 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.43 | 11.160% | $33.826 | $33.83 | $33.85 | $33.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.49 | 7.676% | $134.0459 | $134.05 | $134.05 | $134.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.45 | 8.438% | $102.4197 | $102.42 | $102.40 | $102.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.39 | 7.340% | $167.869 | $167.87 | $167.85 | $167.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.44 | 12.410% | $189.3434 | $189.34 | $189.35 | $189.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $623.72 | $682.0586 | $682.07 | $682.10 | $682.00 | |