| 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 | $40.67 | 11.869% | $45.4971 | $45.50 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.99 | 10.554% | $43.105 | $43.11 | $43.10 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.48 | 3.441% | $136.0042 | $136.00 | $136.00 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.66 | 13.231% | $93.5967 | $93.60 | $93.60 | $93.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.98 | 11.671% | $88.1978 | $88.20 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.83 | 6.721% | $13.6923 | $13.69 | $13.70 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.85 | 12.777% | $252.4513 | $252.45 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $609.46 | $672.5444 | $672.55 | $672.55 | $672.60 | |