| 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 | $42.45 | 4.195% | $44.2308 | $44.23 | $44.25 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.84 | 9.850% | $111.8712 | $111.87 | $111.85 | $111.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.57 | 10.114% | $63.3926 | $63.39 | $63.40 | $63.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.87 | 6.553% | $160.7565 | $160.76 | $160.75 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.84 | 13.537% | $197.3727 | $197.37 | $197.35 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.68 | 12.274% | $137.7377 | $137.74 | $137.75 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.51 | 10.816% | $27.161 | $27.16 | $27.15 | $27.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $673.76 | $742.5225 | $742.52 | $742.50 | $742.60 | |