| 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 | $40.75 | 10.444% | $45.0059 | $45.01 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.28 | 10.442% | $22.3976 | $22.40 | $22.40 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.44 | 4.808% | $196.4521 | $196.45 | $196.45 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.67 | 4.416% | $71.7025 | $71.70 | $71.70 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.71 | 6.321% | $9.2606 | $9.26 | $9.25 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.56 | 4.717% | $258.1902 | $258.19 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.89 | 12.709% | $208.3877 | $208.39 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $757.30 | $811.3966 | $811.40 | $811.40 | $811.50 | |