| 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 | $50.94 | 8.841% | $55.4436 | $55.44 | $55.45 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.88 | 9.767% | $133.784 | $133.78 | $133.80 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.60 | 6.406% | $22.9837 | $22.98 | $23.00 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.63 | 7.800% | $262.6331 | $262.63 | $262.65 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.58 | 3.502% | $238.6549 | $238.65 | $238.65 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.70 | 12.652% | $232.8517 | $232.85 | $232.85 | $232.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.99 | 5.584% | $93.9592 | $93.96 | $93.95 | $94.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $964.32 | $1,040.3102 | $1,040.29 | $1,040.35 | $1,040.40 | |