| 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 | $42.30 | 4.426% | $44.1722 | $44.17 | $44.15 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.84 | 11.331% | $19.8615 | $19.86 | $19.85 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.99 | 13.597% | $10.2124 | $10.21 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.65 | 5.598% | $62.9892 | $62.99 | $63.00 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.76 | 8.644% | $125.7663 | $125.77 | $125.75 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.97 | 9.570% | $37.2209 | $37.22 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.44 | 9.224% | $194.8993 | $194.90 | $194.90 | $194.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $456.95 | $495.1218 | $495.12 | $495.05 | $495.20 | |