| 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 | $42.45 | 4.244% | $44.2516 | $44.25 | $44.25 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.61 | 13.274% | $86.7792 | $86.78 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.66 | 3.737% | $72.2632 | $72.26 | $72.25 | $72.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.32 | 4.649% | $253.5855 | $253.59 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.36 | 12.659% | $177.2802 | $177.28 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.70 | 9.169% | $24.7814 | $24.78 | $24.80 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.90 | 7.692% | $39.7383 | $39.74 | $39.75 | $39.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $648.00 | $698.6794 | $698.68 | $698.75 | $698.80 | |