| 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 | $41.29 | 6.443% | $43.9503 | $43.95 | $43.95 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.46 | 5.638% | $39.572 | $39.57 | $39.55 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.43 | 4.645% | $88.3518 | $88.35 | $88.35 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.88 | 8.187% | $158.9051 | $158.91 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.79 | 13.775% | $32.7558 | $32.76 | $32.75 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.59 | 7.793% | $32.9739 | $32.97 | $32.95 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.25 | 7.108% | $138.4371 | $138.44 | $138.45 | $138.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $498.69 | $534.9460 | $534.95 | $534.90 | $535.10 | |