| 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 | $40.41 | 12.585% | $45.4956 | $45.50 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.34 | 13.681% | $100.4258 | $100.43 | $100.45 | $100.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.51 | 10.467% | $115.4491 | $115.45 | $115.45 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.51 | 10.645% | $247.3026 | $247.30 | $247.30 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.53 | 7.746% | $242.9996 | $243.00 | $243.00 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.83 | 13.369% | $97.3046 | $97.30 | $97.30 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.98 | 3.869% | $247.1874 | $247.19 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.11 | $1,096.1647 | $1,096.17 | $1,096.20 | $1,096.10 | |