| 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 | $40.32 | 12.558% | $45.3834 | $45.38 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.36 | 11.528% | $74.01 | $74.01 | $74.00 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.86 | 3.676% | $161.5894 | $161.59 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.41 | 3.255% | $256.4957 | $256.50 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.25 | 3.659% | $181.6624 | $181.66 | $181.65 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.73 | 7.368% | $185.4567 | $185.46 | $185.45 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.29 | 6.294% | $215.0221 | $215.02 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,061.22 | $1,119.6197 | $1,119.62 | $1,119.60 | $1,119.70 | |