| 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 | $42.90 | 3.659% | $44.4697 | $44.47 | $44.45 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.54 | 11.610% | $24.0408 | $24.04 | $24.05 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.25 | 5.442% | $30.8418 | $30.84 | $30.85 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.70 | 13.149% | $17.7644 | $17.76 | $17.75 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.35 | 13.762% | $42.4901 | $42.49 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.75 | 9.695% | $165.3652 | $165.37 | $165.35 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.82 | 12.452% | $208.9583 | $208.96 | $208.95 | $209.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $483.31 | $533.9303 | $533.93 | $533.90 | $534.00 | |