| 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 | $40.28 | 10.504% | $44.511 | $44.51 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.81 | 11.462% | $26.5391 | $26.54 | $26.55 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.55 | 9.189% | $177.4867 | $177.49 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.73 | 10.489% | $268.1899 | $268.19 | $268.20 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.37 | 3.852% | $126.0452 | $126.05 | $126.05 | $126.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.59 | 3.455% | $186.8294 | $186.83 | $186.85 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.37 | 10.436% | $31.3307 | $31.33 | $31.35 | $31.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.70 | $860.9320 | $860.94 | $861.00 | $860.80 | |