| 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 | $42.51 | 4.484% | $44.4161 | $44.42 | $44.40 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.36 | 4.734% | $15.0398 | $15.04 | $15.05 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.72 | 5.259% | $26.02 | $26.02 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.40 | 4.832% | $73.8017 | $73.80 | $73.80 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.77 | 11.770% | $254.5785 | $254.58 | $254.60 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.84 | 12.575% | $51.6044 | $51.60 | $51.60 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.59 | 13.132% | $195.2545 | $195.25 | $195.25 | $195.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $598.19 | $660.7150 | $660.71 | $660.70 | $660.70 | |