| 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 | $42.88 | 3.545% | $44.4001 | $44.40 | $44.40 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.60 | 12.400% | $74.8584 | $74.86 | $74.85 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.29 | 10.358% | $79.7778 | $79.78 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.63 | 5.276% | $191.2128 | $191.21 | $191.20 | $191.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.39 | 11.724% | $138.9735 | $138.97 | $138.95 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.32 | 7.644% | $246.8492 | $246.85 | $246.85 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.46 | 8.594% | $37.4215 | $37.42 | $37.40 | $37.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $751.57 | $813.4933 | $813.49 | $813.45 | $813.50 | |