| 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 | $42.50 | 7.645% | $45.7491 | $45.75 | $45.75 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.76 | 11.793% | $15.3827 | $15.38 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.45 | 7.273% | $194.6469 | $194.65 | $194.65 | $194.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.61 | 4.317% | $34.0178 | $34.02 | $34.00 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.74 | 12.313% | $249.0428 | $249.04 | $249.05 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.79 | 10.158% | $63.6603 | $63.66 | $63.65 | $63.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.35 | 3.788% | $216.2423 | $216.24 | $216.25 | $216.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $758.20 | $818.7419 | $818.74 | $818.75 | $818.60 | |