| 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 | $39.42 | 12.192% | $44.2261 | $44.23 | $44.25 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.99 | 3.291% | $26.8453 | $26.85 | $26.85 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.91 | 9.461% | $183.796 | $183.80 | $183.80 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.77 | 13.467% | $109.802 | $109.80 | $109.80 | $109.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.57 | 7.799% | $255.0201 | $255.02 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.43 | 13.872% | $99.5583 | $99.56 | $99.55 | $99.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.97 | 8.507% | $252.7888 | $252.79 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.06 | $972.0366 | $972.05 | $972.05 | $972.00 | |