| 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 | $42.48 | 4.218% | $44.2718 | $44.27 | $44.25 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.71 | 3.408% | $120.6875 | $120.69 | $120.70 | $120.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.37 | 13.652% | $12.9222 | $12.92 | $12.90 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.96 | 13.817% | $45.4813 | $45.48 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.33 | 13.186% | $9.4284 | $9.43 | $9.45 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.45 | 11.766% | $160.3283 | $160.33 | $160.35 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.69 | 3.549% | $145.6831 | $145.68 | $145.70 | $145.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $502.99 | $538.8026 | $538.80 | $538.85 | $538.80 | |