| 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 | $39.75 | 12.832% | $44.8507 | $44.85 | $44.85 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.53 | 3.272% | $21.2017 | $21.20 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.70 | 13.341% | $236.5427 | $236.54 | $236.55 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.77 | 13.764% | $235.2298 | $235.23 | $235.25 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.40 | 8.843% | $16.7618 | $16.76 | $16.75 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.91 | 7.125% | $238.7923 | $238.79 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.31 | 7.184% | $172.8985 | $172.90 | $172.90 | $172.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $875.37 | $966.2775 | $966.27 | $966.30 | $966.30 | |