| 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 | $40.53 | 11.418% | $45.1577 | $45.16 | $45.15 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.61 | 5.633% | $25.9963 | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.83 | 5.673% | $184.7481 | $184.75 | $184.75 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.60 | 4.338% | $109.1375 | $109.14 | $109.15 | $109.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.41 | 6.212% | $109.8338 | $109.83 | $109.85 | $109.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.60 | 12.718% | $246.4015 | $246.40 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.56 | 3.630% | $217.167 | $217.17 | $217.15 | $217.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.14 | $938.4419 | $938.45 | $938.45 | $938.40 | |