| 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 | $44.55 | 3.726% | $46.2099 | $46.21 | $46.20 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.41 | 12.475% | $30.8294 | $30.83 | $30.85 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.32 | 12.492% | $30.7328 | $30.73 | $30.75 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.45 | 4.203% | $40.0661 | $40.07 | $40.05 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.25 | 3.407% | $37.485 | $37.49 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.62 | 4.179% | $137.1204 | $137.12 | $137.10 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.71 | 8.871% | $264.2408 | $264.24 | $264.25 | $264.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $548.31 | $586.6844 | $586.69 | $586.70 | $586.60 | |