| 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 | $43.90 | 3.415% | $45.3992 | $45.40 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.44 | 5.550% | $60.6279 | $60.63 | $60.65 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.61 | 10.198% | $39.2415 | $39.24 | $39.25 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.96 | 12.827% | $276.381 | $276.38 | $276.40 | $276.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.74 | 12.712% | $131.58 | $131.58 | $131.60 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.72 | 4.822% | $50.0211 | $50.02 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.99 | 4.167% | $10.4063 | $10.41 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $556.36 | $613.6570 | $613.66 | $613.70 | $613.60 | |