| 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 | $40.93 | 7.136% | $43.8508 | $43.85 | $43.85 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.36 | 4.662% | $88.2929 | $88.29 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.80 | 12.315% | $197.4498 | $197.45 | $197.45 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.78 | 3.294% | $207.3937 | $207.39 | $207.40 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.97 | 3.424% | $142.6941 | $142.69 | $142.70 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.42 | 3.225% | $137.7228 | $137.72 | $137.70 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.80 | 8.737% | $259.664 | $259.66 | $259.65 | $259.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.06 | $1,077.0681 | $1,077.05 | $1,077.05 | $1,077.10 | |