| 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 | $40.34 | 9.860% | $44.3175 | $44.32 | $44.30 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.54 | 12.803% | $27.6819 | $27.68 | $27.70 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.69 | 10.403% | $38.2988 | $38.30 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.33 | 12.392% | $186.9416 | $186.94 | $186.95 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.93 | 12.224% | $273.748 | $273.75 | $273.75 | $273.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.59 | 8.633% | $223.3386 | $223.34 | $223.35 | $223.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.37 | 6.516% | $175.0803 | $175.08 | $175.10 | $175.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.79 | $969.4067 | $969.41 | $969.45 | $969.30 | |