| 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 | $40.98 | 7.852% | $44.1977 | $44.20 | $44.20 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.26 | 3.443% | $141.9859 | $141.99 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.91 | 9.326% | $252.4447 | $252.44 | $252.45 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.37 | 12.490% | $170.2761 | $170.28 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.54 | 10.803% | $194.5036 | $194.50 | $194.50 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.30 | 8.592% | $233.7986 | $233.80 | $233.80 | $233.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.47 | 3.131% | $94.3339 | $94.33 | $94.35 | $94.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.83 | $1,131.5405 | $1,131.54 | $1,131.60 | $1,131.50 | |