| 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 | $40.46 | 11.608% | $45.1566 | $45.16 | $45.15 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.69 | 4.578% | $126.2152 | $126.22 | $126.20 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.69 | 4.390% | $74.8372 | $74.84 | $74.85 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.45 | 7.533% | $21.9905 | $21.99 | $22.00 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.26 | 6.223% | $9.8362 | $9.84 | $9.85 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.77 | 3.295% | $97.8927 | $97.89 | $97.90 | $97.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.34 | 10.467% | $156.1341 | $156.13 | $156.15 | $156.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $498.66 | $532.0625 | $532.07 | $532.10 | $532.00 | |