| 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 | $39.89 | 9.835% | $43.8132 | $43.81 | $43.80 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.59 | 3.851% | $186.506 | $186.51 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.25 | 6.534% | $48.2066 | $48.21 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.74 | 7.806% | $104.2915 | $104.29 | $104.30 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.86 | 5.284% | $9.3282 | $9.33 | $9.35 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.58 | 9.553% | $76.227 | $76.23 | $76.25 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.39 | 5.585% | $254.8716 | $254.87 | $254.85 | $254.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $681.30 | $723.2441 | $723.25 | $723.25 | $723.20 | |