| 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 | $42.72 | 5.325% | $44.9948 | $44.99 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.77 | 4.311% | $62.3467 | $62.35 | $62.35 | $62.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.81 | 10.504% | $16.3656 | $16.37 | $16.35 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.38 | 5.865% | $167.669 | $167.67 | $167.65 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.65 | 6.456% | $45.4035 | $45.40 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.34 | 10.369% | $221.1133 | $221.11 | $221.10 | $221.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.71 | 5.482% | $163.1912 | $163.19 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $673.38 | $721.0841 | $721.08 | $721.05 | $721.10 | |