| 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 | $40.74 | 9.116% | $44.4539 | $44.45 | $44.45 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.58 | 5.150% | $55.2879 | $55.29 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.58 | 3.680% | $162.3421 | $162.34 | $162.35 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.51 | 8.184% | $171.4825 | $171.48 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.95 | 13.868% | $240.2045 | $240.20 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.99 | 10.684% | $156.0534 | $156.05 | $156.05 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.53 | 10.731% | $13.8746 | $13.87 | $13.85 | $13.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.88 | $843.6989 | $843.68 | $843.70 | $843.80 | |