| 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 | $40.50 | 8.719% | $44.0312 | $44.03 | $44.05 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.92 | 10.545% | $128.1438 | $128.14 | $128.15 | $128.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.61 | 12.515% | $23.1893 | $23.19 | $23.20 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.98 | 10.587% | $190.1875 | $190.19 | $190.20 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.87 | 3.664% | $99.3827 | $99.38 | $99.40 | $99.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.77 | 13.670% | $278.2301 | $278.23 | $278.25 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.46 | 13.445% | $113.9668 | $113.97 | $113.95 | $114.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.11 | $877.1314 | $877.13 | $877.20 | $877.10 | |