| 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 | $42.50 | 6.784% | $45.3832 | $45.38 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.90 | 10.720% | $7.6397 | $7.64 | $7.65 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.41 | 4.552% | $30.7487 | $30.75 | $30.75 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.94 | 3.442% | $72.3473 | $72.35 | $72.35 | $72.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.62 | 5.700% | $184.5733 | $184.57 | $184.55 | $184.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.86 | 8.205% | $14.9972 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.89 | 12.660% | $218.4365 | $218.44 | $218.45 | $218.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $531.12 | $574.1259 | $574.13 | $574.15 | $574.00 | |