| 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 | $42.96 | 6.233% | $45.6377 | $45.64 | $45.65 | $45.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.26 | 5.560% | $8.7193 | $8.72 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.79 | 8.738% | $144.3932 | $144.39 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.74 | 11.798% | $275.8504 | $275.85 | $275.85 | $275.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.40 | 12.643% | $262.9088 | $262.91 | $262.90 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.44 | 12.460% | $67.9708 | $67.97 | $67.95 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.80 | 11.660% | $57.8399 | $57.84 | $57.85 | $57.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.39 | $863.3201 | $863.32 | $863.30 | $863.30 | |