| 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 | $40.80 | 8.393% | $44.2243 | $44.22 | $44.20 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.99 | 7.565% | $239.8592 | $239.86 | $239.85 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.34 | 9.142% | $15.651 | $15.65 | $15.65 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.98 | 6.550% | $17.0267 | $17.03 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.25 | 13.635% | $150.2823 | $150.28 | $150.30 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.78 | 13.496% | $114.3813 | $114.38 | $114.40 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.62 | 4.672% | $74.9661 | $74.97 | $74.95 | $75.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $598.76 | $656.3909 | $656.39 | $656.40 | $656.50 | |