| 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 | $40.80 | 9.253% | $44.5752 | $44.58 | $44.60 | $44.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.94 | 10.739% | $42.0144 | $42.01 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.76 | 11.132% | $60.8559 | $60.86 | $60.85 | $60.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.99 | 4.742% | $208.4261 | $208.43 | $208.45 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.25 | 11.327% | $159.4759 | $159.48 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.34 | 11.765% | $94.2626 | $94.26 | $94.25 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.41 | 13.453% | $278.425 | $278.43 | $278.45 | $278.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.49 | $888.0351 | $888.05 | $888.10 | $888.10 | |