| 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 | 13.328% | $45.8525 | $45.85 | $45.85 | $45.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.49 | 5.692% | $14.2579 | $14.26 | $14.25 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.99 | 11.846% | $41.3718 | $41.37 | $41.35 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.85 | 7.410% | $192.1028 | $192.10 | $192.10 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.48 | 6.219% | $33.4377 | $33.44 | $33.45 | $33.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.61 | 10.442% | $115.5334 | $115.53 | $115.55 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.33 | 4.132% | $87.8145 | $87.81 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $490.21 | $530.3706 | $530.36 | $530.35 | $530.40 | |