| 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 | $42.33 | 7.505% | $45.5069 | $45.51 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.52 | 5.690% | $97.7844 | $97.78 | $97.80 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.99 | 8.549% | $81.4009 | $81.40 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.65 | 7.295% | $10.354 | $10.35 | $10.35 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.54 | 6.686% | $53.9191 | $53.92 | $53.90 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.51 | 13.720% | $280.3312 | $280.33 | $280.35 | $280.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.66 | 3.847% | $38.0703 | $38.07 | $38.05 | $38.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $553.20 | $607.3668 | $607.36 | $607.35 | $607.40 | |