| 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 | $40.30 | 10.625% | $44.5819 | $44.58 | $44.60 | $44.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.44 | 6.739% | $43.1653 | $43.17 | $43.15 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.46 | 8.141% | $103.2314 | $103.23 | $103.25 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.71 | 13.267% | $259.053 | $259.05 | $259.05 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.85 | 11.396% | $162.4711 | $162.47 | $162.45 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.38 | 13.618% | $207.2165 | $207.22 | $207.20 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.75 | 7.371% | $68.449 | $68.45 | $68.45 | $68.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.89 | $888.1682 | $888.17 | $888.15 | $888.20 | |