| 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 | $43.67 | 3.583% | $45.2347 | $45.23 | $45.25 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.91 | 8.445% | $44.3648 | $44.36 | $44.35 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.62 | 9.478% | $77.3134 | $77.31 | $77.30 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.54 | 12.801% | $112.2821 | $112.28 | $112.30 | $112.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.55 | 12.535% | $115.4046 | $115.40 | $115.40 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.38 | 6.342% | $30.1799 | $30.18 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.58 | 9.632% | $71.8967 | $71.90 | $71.90 | $71.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $451.25 | $496.6762 | $496.66 | $496.70 | $496.70 | |