| 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 | $40.83 | 8.427% | $44.2707 | $44.27 | $44.25 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.72 | 9.653% | $55.616 | $55.62 | $55.60 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.69 | 6.753% | $94.6792 | $94.68 | $94.70 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.55 | 13.836% | $171.3801 | $171.38 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.38 | 8.527% | $47.079 | $47.08 | $47.10 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.45 | 10.504% | $39.1737 | $39.17 | $39.15 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.49 | 8.502% | $55.8677 | $55.87 | $55.85 | $55.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $461.11 | $508.0664 | $508.07 | $508.05 | $508.20 | |