| 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 | $39.50 | 11.379% | $43.9947 | $43.99 | $44.00 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.64 | 9.552% | $145.3098 | $145.31 | $145.30 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.77 | 6.435% | $68.9379 | $68.94 | $68.95 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.39 | 9.788% | $31.1688 | $31.17 | $31.15 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.69 | 4.165% | $92.3839 | $92.38 | $92.40 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.87 | 12.122% | $194.9465 | $194.95 | $194.95 | $194.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.75 | 7.585% | $135.2881 | $135.29 | $135.30 | $135.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $653.61 | $712.0297 | $712.03 | $712.05 | $712.00 | |