| 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 | $42.38 | 7.339% | $45.4903 | $45.49 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.60 | 8.839% | $269.4854 | $269.49 | $269.50 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.64 | 11.410% | $252.4996 | $252.50 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.26 | 9.789% | $199.0035 | $199.00 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.46 | 8.138% | $31.8575 | $31.86 | $31.85 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.71 | 7.656% | $105.1907 | $105.19 | $105.20 | $105.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.93 | 3.647% | $75.5898 | $75.59 | $75.60 | $75.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.98 | $979.1168 | $979.12 | $979.15 | $979.20 | |