| 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 | $42.73 | 6.205% | $45.3814 | $45.38 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.39 | 13.864% | $26.6328 | $26.63 | $26.65 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.33 | 11.728% | $46.1772 | $46.18 | $46.20 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.55 | 9.786% | $43.4204 | $43.42 | $43.40 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.52 | 8.675% | $23.3869 | $23.39 | $23.40 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.48 | 10.238% | $219.9028 | $219.90 | $219.90 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.53 | 11.530% | $245.9571 | $245.96 | $245.95 | $246.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $588.53 | $650.8586 | $650.86 | $650.90 | $650.90 | |