| 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 | $40.51 | 9.507% | $44.3613 | $44.36 | $44.35 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.41 | 12.590% | $79.2746 | $79.27 | $79.25 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.48 | 6.783% | $72.0572 | $72.06 | $72.05 | $72.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.96 | 7.617% | $220.5718 | $220.57 | $220.55 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.41 | 12.724% | $124.4586 | $124.46 | $124.45 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.99 | 6.487% | $40.4544 | $40.45 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.67 | 6.464% | $218.9645 | $218.96 | $218.95 | $219.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $737.43 | $800.1424 | $800.13 | $800.05 | $800.40 | |