| 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 | $42.41 | 9.693% | $46.5208 | $46.52 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.62 | 13.242% | $39.2044 | $39.20 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.97 | 10.555% | $45.2944 | $45.29 | $45.30 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.49 | 11.718% | $122.32 | $122.32 | $122.30 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.84 | 13.183% | $260.1398 | $260.14 | $260.15 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.56 | 6.853% | $82.8752 | $82.88 | $82.90 | $82.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.25 | 5.640% | $245.3489 | $245.35 | $245.35 | $245.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $767.14 | $841.7035 | $841.70 | $841.70 | $841.60 | |