| 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 | $39.54 | 12.387% | $44.4378 | $44.44 | $44.45 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.59 | 4.719% | $82.2987 | $82.30 | $82.30 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.80 | 4.505% | $195.2153 | $195.22 | $195.20 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.46 | 9.266% | $190.6255 | $190.63 | $190.65 | $190.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.26 | 12.625% | $164.7253 | $164.73 | $164.75 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.59 | 9.454% | $268.8081 | $268.81 | $268.80 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.70 | 12.323% | $40.0993 | $40.10 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.94 | $986.2100 | $986.23 | $986.25 | $986.10 | |