| 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 | $42.79 | 6.306% | $45.4883 | $45.49 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.50 | 8.278% | $26.5281 | $26.53 | $26.55 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.56 | 9.206% | $216.8394 | $216.84 | $216.85 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.77 | 11.785% | $279.2054 | $279.21 | $279.20 | $279.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.87 | 6.849% | $199.6687 | $199.67 | $199.65 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.28 | 7.172% | $211.4289 | $211.43 | $211.45 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.27 | 7.503% | $257.2224 | $257.22 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.04 | $1,236.3812 | $1,236.39 | $1,236.40 | $1,236.30 | |