| 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 | $40.87 | 11.394% | $45.5267 | $45.53 | $45.55 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.94 | 5.559% | $49.5494 | $49.55 | $49.55 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.52 | 7.686% | $165.3195 | $165.32 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.44 | 9.558% | $262.3257 | $262.33 | $262.35 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.99 | 10.691% | $160.4909 | $160.49 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.34 | 11.870% | $164.8293 | $164.83 | $164.85 | $164.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.65 | 6.215% | $30.4306 | $30.43 | $30.45 | $30.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.75 | $878.4721 | $878.48 | $878.55 | $878.30 | |