| 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 | $41.58 | 6.237% | $44.1733 | $44.17 | $44.15 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.93 | 8.512% | $31.3925 | $31.39 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.93 | 6.492% | $162.8582 | $162.86 | $162.85 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.33 | 5.511% | $18.2851 | $18.29 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.50 | 5.313% | $22.6423 | $22.64 | $22.65 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.78 | 8.174% | $39.7864 | $39.79 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.92 | 11.746% | $230.1074 | $230.11 | $230.10 | $230.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $504.97 | $549.2452 | $549.25 | $549.25 | $549.30 | |