| 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 | $42.82 | 3.333% | $44.2472 | $44.25 | $44.25 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.45 | 3.507% | $151.586 | $151.59 | $151.60 | $151.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.88 | 11.544% | $98.0249 | $98.02 | $98.00 | $98.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.47 | 5.110% | $41.4869 | $41.49 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.90 | 11.289% | $141.2257 | $141.23 | $141.25 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.54 | 10.604% | $139.9583 | $139.96 | $139.95 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.67 | 8.163% | $244.0914 | $244.09 | $244.10 | $244.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.73 | $860.6204 | $860.63 | $860.65 | $860.60 | |