| 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 | $40.87 | 9.376% | $44.702 | $44.70 | $44.70 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.73 | 3.500% | $192.2306 | $192.23 | $192.25 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.97 | 3.499% | $80.6982 | $80.70 | $80.70 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.75 | 5.541% | $102.1109 | $102.11 | $102.10 | $102.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.56 | 7.705% | $88.9212 | $88.92 | $88.90 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.87 | 11.335% | $228.092 | $228.09 | $228.10 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.76 | 8.837% | $99.8688 | $99.87 | $99.85 | $99.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.51 | $836.6237 | $836.62 | $836.60 | $836.60 | |