| 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 | $42.54 | 3.587% | $44.0659 | $44.07 | $44.05 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.64 | 5.202% | $133.2278 | $133.23 | $133.25 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.88 | 9.159% | $81.7383 | $81.74 | $81.75 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.40 | 12.421% | $268.0117 | $268.01 | $268.00 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.64 | 13.544% | $216.4603 | $216.46 | $216.45 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.50 | 12.105% | $193.3811 | $193.38 | $193.40 | $193.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.73 | 13.683% | $279.3532 | $279.35 | $279.35 | $279.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.33 | $1,216.2383 | $1,216.24 | $1,216.25 | $1,216.30 | |