| 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 | $39.76 | 11.627% | $44.3829 | $44.38 | $44.40 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.57 | 5.553% | $26.9899 | $26.99 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.25 | 8.465% | $16.5409 | $16.54 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.86 | 6.536% | $155.3934 | $155.39 | $155.40 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.65 | 10.417% | $48.197 | $48.20 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.90 | 12.653% | $163.2342 | $163.23 | $163.25 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.93 | 7.233% | $86.7837 | $86.78 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $495.92 | $541.5220 | $541.51 | $541.60 | $541.50 | |