| 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 | $40.69 | 12.233% | $45.6676 | $45.67 | $45.65 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.87 | 8.225% | $259.5993 | $259.60 | $259.60 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.96 | 3.315% | $51.6162 | $51.62 | $51.60 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.69 | 7.529% | $7.1937 | $7.19 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.64 | 11.320% | $246.7296 | $246.73 | $246.75 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.95 | 12.154% | $278.0858 | $278.09 | $278.10 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.61 | 5.654% | $118.977 | $118.98 | $119.00 | $119.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.41 | $1,007.8692 | $1,007.88 | $1,007.90 | $1,007.90 | |