| 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 | $39.96 | 12.316% | $44.8815 | $44.88 | $44.90 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.76 | 13.536% | $79.2027 | $79.20 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.47 | 4.413% | $84.0211 | $84.02 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.58 | 4.460% | $224.1503 | $224.15 | $224.15 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.75 | 6.612% | $170.3127 | $170.31 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.43 | 5.183% | $208.7146 | $208.71 | $208.70 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.41 | 3.847% | $41.9646 | $41.96 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.36 | $853.2475 | $853.23 | $853.20 | $853.30 | |