| 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 | $43.59 | 4.392% | $45.5045 | $45.50 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.67 | 8.267% | $47.2802 | $47.28 | $47.30 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.44 | 12.105% | $114.8404 | $114.84 | $114.85 | $114.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.34 | 3.782% | $22.1471 | $22.15 | $22.15 | $22.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.29 | 8.845% | $184.2637 | $184.26 | $184.25 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.42 | 10.195% | $107.352 | $107.35 | $107.35 | $107.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.86 | 10.523% | $18.6342 | $18.63 | $18.65 | $18.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $494.61 | $540.0221 | $540.01 | $540.05 | $540.00 | |