| 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 | $43.70 | 4.216% | $45.5424 | $45.54 | $45.55 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.71 | 12.632% | $9.8102 | $9.81 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.46 | 11.588% | $84.2043 | $84.20 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.73 | 12.244% | $143.3693 | $143.37 | $143.35 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.34 | 13.690% | $147.0466 | $147.05 | $147.05 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.60 | 8.440% | $15.8322 | $15.83 | $15.85 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.98 | 5.674% | $138.4118 | $138.41 | $138.40 | $138.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $530.52 | $584.2168 | $584.21 | $584.20 | $584.10 | |