| 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 | $42.36 | 4.268% | $44.1679 | $44.17 | $44.15 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.79 | 3.209% | $158.7251 | $158.73 | $158.75 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.84 | 3.246% | $48.3604 | $48.36 | $48.35 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.48 | 12.393% | $163.5093 | $163.51 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.48 | 9.856% | $153.2271 | $153.23 | $153.25 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.49 | 9.370% | $174.4342 | $174.43 | $174.45 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.89 | 5.669% | $93.9292 | $93.93 | $93.95 | $93.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.33 | $836.3532 | $836.36 | $836.40 | $836.30 | |