| 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 | $40.58 | 11.407% | $45.209 | $45.21 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.74 | 10.231% | $129.786 | $129.79 | $129.80 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.87 | 13.449% | $146.2017 | $146.20 | $146.20 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.64 | 12.415% | $156.9763 | $156.98 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.81 | 8.460% | $12.8091 | $12.81 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.62 | 4.717% | $228.9323 | $228.93 | $228.95 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.91 | 9.658% | $119.4285 | $119.43 | $119.45 | $119.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $766.17 | $839.3429 | $839.35 | $839.40 | $839.30 | |