| 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 | $40.50 | 8.634% | $43.9968 | $44.00 | $44.00 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.27 | 11.497% | $19.2555 | $19.26 | $19.25 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.55 | 5.241% | $130.0253 | $130.03 | $130.05 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.31 | 9.835% | $209.027 | $209.03 | $209.05 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.45 | 7.571% | $55.3453 | $55.35 | $55.35 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.61 | 9.672% | $73.0525 | $73.05 | $73.05 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.77 | 8.726% | $175.8861 | $175.89 | $175.90 | $175.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $651.46 | $706.5885 | $706.61 | $706.65 | $706.60 | |