| 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 | $40.53 | 11.839% | $45.3283 | $45.33 | $45.35 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.80 | 4.237% | $230.1553 | $230.16 | $230.15 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.87 | 10.175% | $233.4278 | $233.43 | $233.45 | $233.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.61 | 11.290% | $256.6459 | $256.65 | $256.65 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.65 | 8.332% | $171.8687 | $171.87 | $171.85 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.26 | 9.142% | $41.7577 | $41.76 | $41.75 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.44 | 6.731% | $198.9893 | $198.99 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.16 | $1,178.1730 | $1,178.19 | $1,178.20 | $1,178.20 | |