| 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 | $41.91 | 7.787% | $45.1735 | $45.17 | $45.15 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.93 | 5.260% | $32.5569 | $32.56 | $32.55 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.82 | 4.356% | $257.5715 | $257.57 | $257.55 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.62 | 9.645% | $137.736 | $137.74 | $137.75 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.35 | 6.238% | $77.9256 | $77.93 | $77.95 | $77.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.32 | 3.800% | $39.7762 | $39.78 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.66 | 3.589% | $247.2255 | $247.23 | $247.25 | $247.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.61 | $837.9652 | $837.98 | $838.00 | $838.00 | |