| 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 | $42.57 | 5.856% | $45.0629 | $45.06 | $45.05 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.91 | 10.549% | $27.5378 | $27.54 | $27.55 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.78 | 12.834% | $261.5266 | $261.53 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.98 | 4.418% | $124.2365 | $124.24 | $124.25 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.57 | 11.589% | $6.2155 | $6.22 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.95 | 8.358% | $172.235 | $172.24 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.57 | 13.585% | $238.0401 | $238.04 | $238.05 | $238.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.33 | $874.8544 | $874.87 | $874.90 | $874.70 | |