| 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 | $45.57 | 8.375% | $49.3865 | $49.39 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.53 | 11.210% | $80.6606 | $80.66 | $80.65 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.69 | 9.852% | $42.5017 | $42.50 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.56 | 11.528% | $75.3483 | $75.35 | $75.35 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.38 | 6.739% | $36.6969 | $36.70 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.88 | 3.817% | $160.7918 | $160.79 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.34 | 12.723% | $254.01 | $254.01 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $638.95 | $699.3958 | $699.40 | $699.40 | $699.40 | |