| 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 | $40.62 | 8.749% | $44.1738 | $44.17 | $44.15 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.78 | 11.137% | $145.345 | $145.35 | $145.35 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.61 | 7.629% | $244.9744 | $244.97 | $244.95 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.43 | 6.126% | $185.1156 | $185.12 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.50 | 6.599% | $182.8173 | $182.82 | $182.80 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.92 | 7.844% | $40.8944 | $40.89 | $40.90 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.69 | 9.574% | $125.6704 | $125.67 | $125.65 | $125.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.55 | $968.9909 | $968.99 | $968.90 | $969.00 | |