| 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 | $42.78 | 5.862% | $45.2878 | $45.29 | $45.30 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.75 | 6.368% | $26.3261 | $26.33 | $26.35 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.84 | 12.252% | $253.5099 | $253.51 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.46 | 10.157% | $135.9998 | $136.00 | $136.00 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.63 | 6.807% | $32.715 | $32.72 | $32.70 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.45 | 5.525% | $242.1271 | $242.13 | $242.15 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.90 | 4.435% | $85.5323 | $85.53 | $85.55 | $85.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $758.81 | $821.4980 | $821.51 | $821.55 | $821.40 | |