| 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 | $43.45 | 4.697% | $45.4908 | $45.49 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.34 | 10.218% | $74.2208 | $74.22 | $74.20 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.87 | 13.360% | $57.6662 | $57.67 | $57.65 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.53 | 12.305% | $128.6229 | $128.62 | $128.60 | $128.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.86 | 7.602% | $76.2468 | $76.25 | $76.25 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.78 | 6.809% | $23.263 | $23.26 | $23.25 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.35 | 9.102% | $134.5773 | $134.58 | $134.60 | $134.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $492.18 | $540.0878 | $540.09 | $540.05 | $540.10 | |