| 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 | $40.30 | 11.844% | $45.0731 | $45.07 | $45.05 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.66 | 5.659% | $242.6565 | $242.66 | $242.65 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.96 | 13.477% | $234.852 | $234.85 | $234.85 | $234.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.52 | 8.697% | $194.0459 | $194.05 | $194.05 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.66 | 12.295% | $175.9213 | $175.92 | $175.90 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.46 | 8.374% | $211.8278 | $211.83 | $211.85 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.47 | 13.698% | $147.2048 | $147.20 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,137.03 | $1,251.5814 | $1,251.58 | $1,251.55 | $1,251.60 | |