| 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 | $40.75 | 7.845% | $43.9468 | $43.95 | $43.95 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.31 | 11.245% | $8.132 | $8.13 | $8.15 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.39 | 9.366% | $54.0159 | $54.02 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.31 | 3.250% | $69.4976 | $69.50 | $69.50 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.32 | 8.176% | $19.8178 | $19.82 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.40 | 5.783% | $254.3023 | $254.30 | $254.30 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.81 | 8.537% | $264.6241 | $264.62 | $264.60 | $264.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $667.29 | $714.3365 | $714.34 | $714.30 | $714.20 | |