| 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 | $40.28 | 11.434% | $44.8856 | $44.89 | $44.90 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.95 | 4.671% | $47.0496 | $47.05 | $47.05 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.67 | 5.530% | $247.6473 | $247.65 | $247.65 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.67 | 3.392% | $256.071 | $256.07 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.41 | 8.333% | $40.5274 | $40.53 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.58 | 6.368% | $164.4237 | $164.42 | $164.40 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.42 | 12.676% | $272.0224 | $272.02 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.98 | $1,072.6270 | $1,072.63 | $1,072.60 | $1,072.50 | |