| 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 | $43.78 | 12.804% | $49.3856 | $49.39 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.96 | 11.142% | $33.2981 | $33.30 | $33.30 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.48 | 9.682% | $9.301 | $9.30 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.36 | 4.677% | $197.1696 | $197.17 | $197.15 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.81 | 8.634% | $170.349 | $170.35 | $170.35 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.60 | 10.739% | $56.0339 | $56.03 | $56.05 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.41 | 11.236% | $98.3437 | $98.34 | $98.35 | $98.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $566.40 | $613.8809 | $613.88 | $613.90 | $613.80 | |