| 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 | $40.76 | 8.393% | $44.181 | $44.18 | $44.20 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.25 | 5.680% | $224.3058 | $224.31 | $224.30 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.63 | 11.852% | $42.0899 | $42.09 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.83 | 7.452% | $221.1685 | $221.17 | $221.15 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.84 | 13.365% | $42.8973 | $42.90 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.88 | 5.295% | $41.9916 | $41.99 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.56 | 6.516% | $16.5739 | $16.57 | $16.55 | $16.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $589.75 | $633.2080 | $633.21 | $633.20 | $633.30 | |