| 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 | $41.65 | 8.571% | $45.2198 | $45.22 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.70 | 3.210% | $11.0435 | $11.04 | $11.05 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.54 | 10.837% | $140.2531 | $140.25 | $140.25 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.63 | 9.375% | $151.6266 | $151.63 | $151.65 | $151.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.30 | 13.786% | $9.4442 | $9.44 | $9.45 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.99 | 7.793% | $43.1064 | $43.11 | $43.10 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.31 | 7.250% | $155.845 | $155.85 | $155.85 | $155.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $511.12 | $556.5386 | $556.54 | $556.55 | $556.40 | |