| 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 | $42.53 | 5.416% | $44.8334 | $44.83 | $44.85 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.55 | 12.303% | $69.1225 | $69.12 | $69.10 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.47 | 5.820% | $65.0476 | $65.05 | $65.05 | $65.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.65 | 7.391% | $40.4327 | $40.43 | $40.45 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.61 | 12.786% | $17.6059 | $17.61 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.74 | 3.335% | $148.5337 | $148.53 | $148.55 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.67 | 5.557% | $98.8752 | $98.88 | $98.90 | $98.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $456.22 | $484.4510 | $484.45 | $484.50 | $484.30 | |