| 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 | $40.78 | 11.522% | $45.4787 | $45.48 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.90 | 5.670% | $9.4046 | $9.40 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.30 | 13.421% | $268.0138 | $268.01 | $268.00 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.26 | 11.595% | $41.5803 | $41.58 | $41.60 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.71 | 4.183% | $143.4704 | $143.47 | $143.45 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.28 | 10.846% | $124.4579 | $124.46 | $124.45 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.39 | 11.392% | $140.7883 | $140.79 | $140.80 | $140.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $699.62 | $773.1940 | $773.19 | $773.20 | $773.30 | |