| 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 | $42.36 | 8.119% | $45.7992 | $45.80 | $45.80 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.84 | 5.678% | $50.5564 | $50.56 | $50.55 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.37 | 3.544% | $23.1628 | $23.16 | $23.15 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.93 | 7.723% | $158.2774 | $158.28 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.51 | 3.859% | $256.0228 | $256.02 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.64 | 7.753% | $247.444 | $247.44 | $247.45 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.45 | 5.419% | $119.5979 | $119.60 | $119.60 | $119.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $849.10 | $900.8605 | $900.86 | $900.85 | $900.90 | |