| 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 | $41.50 | 9.501% | $45.4429 | $45.44 | $45.45 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.25 | 11.504% | $12.5442 | $12.54 | $12.55 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.84 | 12.182% | $252.23 | $252.23 | $252.25 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.94 | 4.505% | $143.1091 | $143.11 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.33 | 4.228% | $183.7852 | $183.79 | $183.80 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.62 | 5.632% | $125.3007 | $125.30 | $125.30 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.66 | 12.713% | $248.7125 | $248.71 | $248.70 | $248.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $930.14 | $1,011.1246 | $1,011.12 | $1,011.15 | $1,011.00 | |