| 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 | $41.55 | 8.268% | $44.9854 | $44.99 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.88 | 8.512% | $29.168 | $29.17 | $29.15 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.57 | 10.789% | $79.2917 | $79.29 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.43 | 13.677% | $197.15 | $197.15 | $197.15 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.82 | 13.402% | $63.301 | $63.30 | $63.30 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.92 | 13.784% | $16.9766 | $16.98 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.82 | 8.581% | $250.6267 | $250.63 | $250.65 | $250.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $614.99 | $681.4994 | $681.51 | $681.55 | $681.60 | |