| 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 | $42.86 | 3.286% | $44.2684 | $44.27 | $44.25 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.37 | 9.366% | $156.798 | $156.80 | $156.80 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.76 | 7.643% | $236.5563 | $236.56 | $236.55 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.53 | 4.723% | $126.2226 | $126.22 | $126.20 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.31 | 9.533% | $16.7695 | $16.77 | $16.75 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.66 | 12.173% | $10.8359 | $10.84 | $10.85 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.37 | 9.689% | $219.7838 | $219.78 | $219.80 | $219.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $751.86 | $811.2345 | $811.24 | $811.20 | $811.30 | |