| 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 | $40.94 | 11.132% | $45.4974 | $45.50 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.56 | 5.868% | $221.857 | $221.86 | $221.85 | $221.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.26 | 8.655% | $226.2849 | $226.28 | $226.30 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.65 | 10.217% | $210.1287 | $210.13 | $210.15 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.91 | 7.289% | $88.9533 | $88.95 | $88.95 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.26 | 5.159% | $167.4762 | $167.48 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.70 | 7.233% | $109.056 | $109.06 | $109.05 | $109.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $993.28 | $1,069.2535 | $1,069.26 | $1,069.30 | $1,069.40 | |