| 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 | $40.45 | 8.846% | $44.0282 | $44.03 | $44.05 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.41 | 3.541% | $98.7885 | $98.79 | $98.80 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.69 | 10.516% | $90.2805 | $90.28 | $90.30 | $90.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.71 | 8.200% | $259.3662 | $259.37 | $259.35 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.75 | 8.717% | $111.7067 | $111.71 | $111.70 | $111.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.84 | 11.595% | $94.6772 | $94.68 | $94.70 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.80 | 12.138% | $159.0117 | $159.01 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.65 | $857.8590 | $857.87 | $857.90 | $857.90 | |