| 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 | $42.57 | 4.262% | $44.3843 | $44.38 | $44.40 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.40 | 5.688% | $9.9347 | $9.93 | $9.95 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.68 | 12.326% | $82.7618 | $82.76 | $82.75 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.82 | 10.509% | $236.2903 | $236.29 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.87 | 11.874% | $8.8045 | $8.80 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.30 | 7.561% | $163.8154 | $163.82 | $163.80 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.90 | 8.338% | $43.2269 | $43.23 | $43.25 | $43.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $539.54 | $589.2179 | $589.21 | $589.25 | $589.20 | |