| 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 | $44.28 | 11.585% | $49.4098 | $49.41 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.47 | 5.474% | $36.3569 | $36.36 | $36.35 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.34 | 6.388% | $220.5849 | $220.58 | $220.60 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.69 | 10.705% | $264.2418 | $264.24 | $264.25 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.83 | 12.360% | $238.0122 | $238.01 | $238.00 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.32 | 9.475% | $44.1403 | $44.14 | $44.15 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.50 | 7.789% | $220.4285 | $220.43 | $220.45 | $220.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $981.43 | $1,073.1744 | $1,073.17 | $1,073.20 | $1,073.10 | |