| 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 | $39.65 | 11.405% | $44.1721 | $44.17 | $44.15 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.61 | 3.364% | $88.4899 | $88.49 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.59 | 10.327% | $71.2602 | $71.26 | $71.25 | $71.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.87 | 10.758% | $37.5137 | $37.51 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.37 | 7.377% | $108.8481 | $108.85 | $108.85 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.95 | 12.423% | $147.2179 | $147.22 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.69 | 11.296% | $79.7881 | $79.79 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $527.73 | $577.2900 | $577.29 | $577.25 | $577.30 | |