| 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 | $40.86 | 10.647% | $45.2104 | $45.21 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.26 | 7.755% | $20.7536 | $20.75 | $20.75 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.71 | 4.745% | $5.9809 | $5.98 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.59 | 9.694% | $259.525 | $259.53 | $259.55 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.77 | 10.451% | $247.1562 | $247.16 | $247.15 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.68 | 10.416% | $149.8124 | $149.81 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.50 | 7.753% | $259.146 | $259.15 | $259.15 | $259.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.37 | $987.5845 | $987.59 | $987.60 | $987.60 | |