| 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 | $40.30 | 12.296% | $45.2553 | $45.26 | $45.25 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.71 | 12.799% | $51.5604 | $51.56 | $51.55 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.44 | 8.743% | $36.3637 | $36.36 | $36.35 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.68 | 8.686% | $248.5431 | $248.54 | $248.55 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.57 | 13.419% | $29.0012 | $29.00 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.67 | 10.579% | $276.0826 | $276.08 | $276.10 | $276.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.91 | 8.868% | $10.7888 | $10.79 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $633.28 | $697.5951 | $697.59 | $697.60 | $697.70 | |