| 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 | $40.44 | 12.523% | $45.5043 | $45.50 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.44 | 6.169% | $60.9835 | $60.98 | $61.00 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.75 | 4.767% | $230.2255 | $230.23 | $230.25 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.71 | 6.595% | $131.8687 | $131.87 | $131.85 | $131.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.46 | 3.813% | $110.5193 | $110.52 | $110.50 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.31 | 4.435% | $97.4483 | $97.45 | $97.45 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.55 | 13.375% | $17.6298 | $17.63 | $17.65 | $17.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $656.66 | $694.1794 | $694.18 | $694.20 | $694.10 | |