| 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 | $42.59 | 6.519% | $45.3664 | $45.37 | $45.35 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.60 | 10.536% | $24.9811 | $24.98 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.97 | 4.530% | $34.4635 | $34.46 | $34.45 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.39 | 13.859% | $249.7953 | $249.80 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.79 | 3.638% | $155.2394 | $155.24 | $155.25 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.80 | 10.411% | $87.0039 | $87.00 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.40 | 10.547% | $65.6649 | $65.66 | $65.65 | $65.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $605.54 | $662.5145 | $662.51 | $662.50 | $662.60 | |