| 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 | $40.62 | 11.529% | $45.3031 | $45.30 | $45.30 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.61 | 12.617% | $185.3788 | $185.38 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.64 | 7.526% | $8.215 | $8.22 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.44 | 6.583% | $38.8388 | $38.84 | $38.85 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.43 | 6.802% | $57.0643 | $57.06 | $57.05 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.71 | 12.845% | $117.0315 | $117.03 | $117.05 | $117.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.30 | 7.200% | $95.7296 | $95.73 | $95.75 | $95.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $495.75 | $547.5611 | $547.56 | $547.60 | $547.50 | |