| 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 | $39.46 | 12.637% | $44.4466 | $44.45 | $44.45 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.32 | 7.781% | $16.512 | $16.51 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.82 | 5.804% | $243.1588 | $243.16 | $243.15 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.72 | 6.688% | $21.0389 | $21.04 | $21.05 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.77 | 7.317% | $224.0457 | $224.05 | $224.05 | $224.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.37 | 13.260% | $153.3201 | $153.32 | $153.30 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.71 | 6.292% | $157.0039 | $157.00 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.17 | $859.5260 | $859.53 | $859.50 | $859.40 | |