| 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 | $42.64 | 3.561% | $44.1584 | $44.16 | $44.15 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.67 | 7.199% | $18.9421 | $18.94 | $18.95 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.33 | 10.846% | $20.3181 | $20.32 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.94 | 11.527% | $148.264 | $148.26 | $148.25 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.74 | 9.498% | $16.14 | $16.14 | $16.15 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.52 | 11.433% | $175.5293 | $175.53 | $175.55 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.55 | 13.704% | $195.0592 | $195.06 | $195.05 | $195.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $555.39 | $618.4111 | $618.41 | $618.40 | $618.40 | |