| 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 | $42.92 | 6.264% | $45.6085 | $45.61 | $45.60 | $45.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.26 | 3.834% | $55.302 | $55.30 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.44 | 4.262% | $47.3767 | $47.38 | $47.40 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.78 | 4.165% | $17.4789 | $17.48 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.53 | 7.272% | $16.6593 | $16.66 | $16.65 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.92 | 11.689% | $45.7031 | $45.70 | $45.70 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.60 | 7.735% | $257.0557 | $257.06 | $257.05 | $257.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $453.45 | $485.1842 | $485.19 | $485.20 | $485.30 | |