| 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 | $43.41 | 3.168% | $44.7852 | $44.79 | $44.80 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.99 | 5.844% | $13.7491 | $13.75 | $13.75 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.92 | 13.527% | $46.4552 | $46.46 | $46.45 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.64 | 8.109% | $158.531 | $158.53 | $158.55 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.30 | 10.432% | $276.4113 | $276.41 | $276.40 | $276.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.65 | 7.350% | $53.2993 | $53.30 | $53.30 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.32 | 11.107% | $268.1234 | $268.12 | $268.10 | $268.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.23 | $861.3545 | $861.36 | $861.35 | $861.30 | |