| 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 | $42.25 | 4.216% | $44.0313 | $44.03 | $44.05 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.75 | 9.820% | $88.6797 | $88.68 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.84 | 3.755% | $46.5237 | $46.52 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.75 | 7.417% | $171.5987 | $171.60 | $171.60 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.74 | 10.686% | $38.4523 | $38.45 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.94 | 9.574% | $197.1675 | $197.17 | $197.15 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.69 | 13.187% | $156.9791 | $156.98 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $680.96 | $743.4323 | $743.43 | $743.45 | $743.50 | |