| 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 | $40.80 | 8.456% | $44.25 | $44.25 | $44.25 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.33 | 7.162% | $16.4279 | $16.43 | $16.45 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.75 | 7.535% | $66.4029 | $66.40 | $66.40 | $66.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.81 | 6.847% | $250.8874 | $250.89 | $250.90 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.75 | 5.498% | $101.0143 | $101.01 | $101.00 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.82 | 6.129% | $161.125 | $161.13 | $161.15 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.30 | 8.815% | $53.6458 | $53.65 | $53.65 | $53.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $649.56 | $693.7533 | $693.76 | $693.80 | $693.70 | |