| 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 | $40.41 | 9.854% | $44.392 | $44.39 | $44.40 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.99 | 3.579% | $178.1455 | $178.15 | $178.15 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.62 | 13.706% | $85.9845 | $85.98 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.90 | 11.764% | $87.0642 | $87.06 | $87.05 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.31 | 11.801% | $54.0111 | $54.01 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.36 | 3.530% | $176.3737 | $176.37 | $176.35 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.57 | 3.863% | $258.1723 | $258.17 | $258.15 | $258.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.16 | $884.1433 | $884.13 | $884.10 | $884.20 | |