| 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 | $40.97 | 10.838% | $45.4103 | $45.41 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.81 | 5.802% | $20.9594 | $20.96 | $20.95 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.57 | 6.175% | $57.9397 | $57.94 | $57.95 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.45 | 11.272% | $28.3187 | $28.32 | $28.30 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.98 | 12.398% | $114.6235 | $114.62 | $114.60 | $114.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.50 | 6.265% | $137.6132 | $137.61 | $137.60 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.34 | 7.762% | $256.84 | $256.84 | $256.85 | $256.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $610.62 | $661.7048 | $661.70 | $661.65 | $661.60 | |