| 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 | $42.47 | 5.324% | $44.7311 | $44.73 | $44.75 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.59 | 12.584% | $16.426 | $16.43 | $16.45 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.95 | 10.835% | $94.1543 | $94.15 | $94.15 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.54 | 7.670% | $28.5756 | $28.58 | $28.60 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.48 | 13.754% | $35.8098 | $35.81 | $35.80 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.64 | 10.353% | $47.0545 | $47.05 | $47.05 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.66 | 4.861% | $16.4212 | $16.42 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $258.33 | $283.1725 | $283.17 | $283.20 | $283.20 | |