| 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 | $40.50 | 12.375% | $45.5119 | $45.51 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.54 | 12.810% | $174.3366 | $174.34 | $174.35 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.42 | 3.194% | $110.851 | $110.85 | $110.85 | $110.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.66 | 3.822% | $48.4433 | $48.44 | $48.45 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.64 | 13.698% | $17.7824 | $17.78 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.62 | 11.183% | $253.0747 | $253.07 | $253.05 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.61 | 7.193% | $162.5153 | $162.52 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $743.99 | $812.5152 | $812.51 | $812.50 | $812.50 | |