| 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 | $40.89 | 7.533% | $43.9702 | $43.97 | $43.95 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.71 | 4.831% | $198.8749 | $198.87 | $198.85 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.53 | 12.657% | $87.343 | $87.34 | $87.35 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.58 | 9.693% | $10.5086 | $10.51 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.97 | 9.416% | $32.792 | $32.79 | $32.80 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.88 | 9.187% | $119.9747 | $119.97 | $119.95 | $120.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.30 | 9.822% | $44.2583 | $44.26 | $44.25 | $44.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $497.86 | $537.7217 | $537.71 | $537.65 | $537.80 | |