| 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 | $39.28 | 12.557% | $44.2124 | $44.21 | $44.20 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.40 | 11.718% | $46.2513 | $46.25 | $46.25 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.96 | 10.383% | $70.601 | $70.60 | $70.60 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.39 | 13.714% | $241.5172 | $241.52 | $241.50 | $241.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.95 | 8.559% | $15.144 | $15.14 | $15.15 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.84 | 12.179% | $234.2746 | $234.27 | $234.25 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.99 | 8.409% | $220.0594 | $220.06 | $220.05 | $220.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.81 | $872.0599 | $872.05 | $872.00 | $872.10 | |