| 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 | $40.43 | 13.132% | $45.7393 | $45.74 | $45.75 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.54 | 3.187% | $70.7244 | $70.72 | $70.70 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.69 | 7.214% | $37.1925 | $37.19 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.57 | 8.377% | $28.7958 | $28.80 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.50 | 4.688% | $144.9929 | $144.99 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.89 | 9.385% | $235.0574 | $235.06 | $235.05 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.95 | 11.535% | $81.3648 | $81.36 | $81.35 | $81.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $596.57 | $643.8671 | $643.86 | $643.85 | $643.90 | |