| 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 | $40.68 | 11.575% | $45.3887 | $45.39 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.60 | 10.263% | $7.2774 | $7.28 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.43 | 12.774% | $21.912 | $21.91 | $21.90 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.78 | 6.656% | $153.35 | $153.35 | $153.35 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.52 | 5.561% | $143.0563 | $143.06 | $143.05 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.82 | 7.832% | $218.7049 | $218.70 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.47 | 12.831% | $276.9663 | $276.97 | $276.95 | $277.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.30 | $866.6556 | $866.66 | $866.65 | $866.80 | |