| 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 | $40.45 | 11.188% | $44.9755 | $44.98 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.83 | 6.368% | $51.9395 | $51.94 | $51.95 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.70 | 12.389% | $52.4857 | $52.49 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.80 | 10.377% | $58.2791 | $58.28 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.98 | 6.280% | $208.2875 | $208.29 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.25 | 4.110% | $11.7124 | $11.71 | $11.70 | $11.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.55 | 8.156% | $187.7047 | $187.70 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $569.56 | $615.3844 | $615.39 | $615.45 | $615.40 | |