| 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 | $42.74 | 4.159% | $44.5176 | $44.52 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.69 | 3.119% | $44.0215 | $44.02 | $44.00 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.93 | 4.396% | $103.279 | $103.28 | $103.30 | $103.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.46 | 12.433% | $273.7294 | $273.73 | $273.75 | $273.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.73 | 11.250% | $224.4246 | $224.42 | $224.40 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.71 | 9.402% | $207.5465 | $207.55 | $207.55 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.61 | 12.569% | $274.2293 | $274.23 | $274.25 | $274.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.87 | $1,171.7479 | $1,171.75 | $1,171.75 | $1,171.60 | |