| 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 | $40.28 | 9.701% | $44.1876 | $44.19 | $44.20 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.90 | 9.815% | $88.8403 | $88.84 | $88.85 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.46 | 3.814% | $249.6311 | $249.63 | $249.65 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.94 | 12.136% | $261.2096 | $261.21 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.62 | 7.646% | $184.7421 | $184.74 | $184.75 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.43 | 6.544% | $96.3477 | $96.35 | $96.35 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.68 | 6.688% | $15.6618 | $15.66 | $15.65 | $15.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $871.31 | $940.6202 | $940.62 | $940.65 | $940.50 | |