| 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 | $40.50 | 11.288% | $45.0716 | $45.07 | $45.05 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.44 | 3.260% | $130.5619 | $130.56 | $130.55 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.58 | 13.452% | $226.4275 | $226.43 | $226.45 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.27 | 12.289% | $84.5199 | $84.52 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.48 | 8.674% | $20.083 | $20.08 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.80 | 9.270% | $239.0828 | $239.08 | $239.10 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.36 | 11.102% | $209.2717 | $209.27 | $209.25 | $209.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.43 | $955.0184 | $955.01 | $955.00 | $955.10 | |