| 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 | $41.32 | 7.568% | $44.4471 | $44.45 | $44.45 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.92 | 7.135% | $88.8363 | $88.84 | $88.85 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.95 | 6.721% | $249.6738 | $249.67 | $249.65 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.98 | 11.864% | $18.9945 | $18.99 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.40 | 4.531% | $229.341 | $229.34 | $229.35 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.96 | 10.851% | $50.9471 | $50.95 | $50.95 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.31 | 10.194% | $200.8947 | $200.89 | $200.90 | $200.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $822.84 | $883.1345 | $883.13 | $883.15 | $883.00 | |