| 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 | $40.98 | 9.731% | $44.9678 | $44.97 | $44.95 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.48 | 13.175% | $96.742 | $96.74 | $96.75 | $96.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.76 | 9.718% | $197.2291 | $197.23 | $197.25 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.60 | 12.440% | $19.7894 | $19.79 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.77 | 9.428% | $88.385 | $88.39 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.96 | 7.376% | $168.5374 | $168.54 | $168.55 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.54 | 10.504% | $72.4243 | $72.42 | $72.40 | $72.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $627.09 | $688.0750 | $688.08 | $688.10 | $688.00 | |