| 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 | $40.75 | 12.547% | $45.8629 | $45.86 | $45.85 | $45.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.88 | 10.712% | $12.0455 | $12.05 | $12.05 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.73 | 12.384% | $72.7462 | $72.75 | $72.75 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.68 | 7.595% | $52.3772 | $52.38 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.62 | 10.378% | $139.7606 | $139.76 | $139.75 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.37 | 11.798% | $140.1612 | $140.16 | $140.15 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.75 | 7.674% | $235.5369 | $235.54 | $235.55 | $235.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $635.78 | $698.4905 | $698.50 | $698.50 | $698.50 | |