| 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 | $39.75 | 13.874% | $45.2649 | $45.26 | $45.25 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.59 | 13.164% | $49.3282 | $49.33 | $49.35 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.48 | 9.173% | $14.7165 | $14.72 | $14.70 | $14.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.96 | 8.398% | $113.7745 | $113.77 | $113.75 | $113.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.60 | 9.325% | $30.1737 | $30.17 | $30.15 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.67 | 9.404% | $153.8986 | $153.90 | $153.90 | $153.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.66 | 13.300% | $162.7668 | $162.77 | $162.75 | $162.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $513.71 | $569.9232 | $569.92 | $569.85 | $570.00 | |