| 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 | $40.30 | 10.221% | $44.4191 | $44.42 | $44.40 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.55 | 11.464% | $79.7525 | $79.75 | $79.75 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.61 | 13.802% | $280.6471 | $280.65 | $280.65 | $280.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.94 | 6.540% | $216.2123 | $216.21 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.41 | 11.593% | $61.8337 | $61.83 | $61.85 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.80 | 13.112% | $178.4907 | $178.49 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.46 | 8.290% | $112.0368 | $112.04 | $112.05 | $112.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.07 | $973.3922 | $973.39 | $973.40 | $973.30 | |