| 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 | $41.48 | 6.670% | $44.2467 | $44.25 | $44.25 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.44 | 5.624% | $41.6581 | $41.66 | $41.65 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.88 | 5.210% | $23.0199 | $23.02 | $23.00 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.56 | 11.829% | $156.0686 | $156.07 | $156.05 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.28 | 9.343% | $44.0434 | $44.04 | $44.05 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.54 | 7.303% | $43.5006 | $43.50 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.75 | 9.566% | $203.5188 | $203.52 | $203.50 | $203.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $508.93 | $556.0561 | $556.06 | $556.00 | $556.00 | |