| 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 | $40.30 | 12.745% | $45.4362 | $45.44 | $45.45 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.39 | 12.558% | $76.9784 | $76.98 | $77.00 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.69 | 3.114% | $8.9606 | $8.96 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.61 | 7.141% | $139.9369 | $139.94 | $139.95 | $139.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.81 | 6.636% | $122.4288 | $122.43 | $122.45 | $122.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.62 | 10.485% | $200.6629 | $200.66 | $200.65 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.97 | 13.296% | $22.6252 | $22.63 | $22.65 | $22.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $564.39 | $617.0290 | $617.04 | $617.10 | $617.00 | |