| 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 | $40.25 | 10.495% | $44.4742 | $44.47 | $44.45 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.95 | 12.504% | $74.1964 | $74.20 | $74.20 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.43 | 4.491% | $56.8745 | $56.87 | $56.85 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.93 | 5.314% | $114.7185 | $114.72 | $114.70 | $114.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.57 | 12.731% | $119.0101 | $119.01 | $119.00 | $119.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.65 | 5.349% | $230.3456 | $230.35 | $230.35 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.92 | 3.215% | $141.322 | $141.32 | $141.30 | $141.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $730.70 | $780.9413 | $780.94 | $780.85 | $780.90 | |