| 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 | $40.55 | 8.683% | $44.071 | $44.07 | $44.05 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.39 | 8.685% | $173.233 | $173.23 | $173.25 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.99 | 6.102% | $173.9967 | $174.00 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.60 | 10.333% | $59.1385 | $59.14 | $59.15 | $59.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.34 | 12.302% | $257.5534 | $257.55 | $257.55 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.38 | 5.663% | $120.8573 | $120.86 | $120.85 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.29 | 7.191% | $248.994 | $248.99 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $993.54 | $1,077.8439 | $1,077.84 | $1,077.85 | $1,077.90 | |