| 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 | $42.54 | 3.371% | $43.974 | $43.97 | $43.95 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.76 | 4.256% | $89.4099 | $89.41 | $89.40 | $89.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.69 | 11.660% | $135.8791 | $135.88 | $135.90 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.97 | 12.552% | $87.7568 | $87.76 | $87.75 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.88 | 7.732% | $171.1646 | $171.16 | $171.15 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.96 | 10.702% | $187.0421 | $187.04 | $187.05 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.45 | 7.645% | $256.6795 | $256.68 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.25 | $971.9060 | $971.90 | $971.90 | $972.00 | |