| 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 | $40.27 | 11.383% | $44.8539 | $44.85 | $44.85 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.97 | 13.395% | $15.8413 | $15.84 | $15.85 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.95 | 7.414% | $260.9623 | $260.96 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.59 | 13.280% | $43.7148 | $43.71 | $43.70 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.85 | 13.197% | $266.9751 | $266.98 | $267.00 | $267.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.91 | 10.261% | $276.6559 | $276.66 | $276.65 | $276.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.63 | 3.692% | $258.8463 | $258.85 | $258.85 | $258.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.17 | $1,167.8496 | $1,167.85 | $1,167.85 | $1,167.90 | |