| 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 | $40.61 | 9.500% | $44.468 | $44.47 | $44.45 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.40 | 3.172% | $70.5696 | $70.57 | $70.55 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.46 | 9.278% | $84.6467 | $84.65 | $84.65 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.77 | 8.312% | $252.1178 | $252.12 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.82 | 11.277% | $266.8645 | $266.86 | $266.85 | $266.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.53 | 3.289% | $152.3823 | $152.38 | $152.40 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.82 | 3.435% | $148.7602 | $148.76 | $148.75 | $148.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $950.41 | $1,019.8091 | $1,019.81 | $1,019.75 | $1,019.90 | |