| 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 | $39.31 | 12.323% | $44.1542 | $44.15 | $44.15 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.27 | 8.357% | $162.8281 | $162.83 | $162.85 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.68 | 7.637% | $33.023 | $33.02 | $33.00 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.61 | 7.856% | $86.9427 | $86.94 | $86.95 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.83 | 12.345% | $233.4866 | $233.49 | $233.50 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.89 | 5.345% | $87.3205 | $87.32 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.50 | 6.496% | $51.6506 | $51.65 | $51.65 | $51.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $640.09 | $699.4057 | $699.40 | $699.40 | $699.40 | |