| 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 | $39.53 | 12.421% | $44.44 | $44.44 | $44.45 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.40 | 3.128% | $60.2268 | $60.23 | $60.25 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.74 | 3.277% | $17.2886 | $17.29 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.88 | 12.803% | $33.7055 | $33.71 | $33.70 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.58 | 13.852% | $271.6281 | $271.63 | $271.65 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.47 | 8.355% | $16.7625 | $16.76 | $16.75 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.80 | 8.292% | $165.4702 | $165.47 | $165.45 | $165.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $551.40 | $609.5217 | $609.53 | $609.55 | $609.50 | |