| 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 | $40.86 | 9.866% | $44.8912 | $44.89 | $44.90 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.70 | 5.387% | $18.6535 | $18.65 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.60 | 12.483% | $171.6491 | $171.65 | $171.65 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.43 | 8.637% | $245.9868 | $245.99 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.33 | 4.669% | $243.1775 | $243.18 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.50 | 3.740% | $160.2783 | $160.28 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.94 | 12.505% | $142.8138 | $142.81 | $142.80 | $142.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $951.36 | $1,027.4502 | $1,027.45 | $1,027.50 | $1,027.50 | |