| 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 | $39.74 | 12.339% | $44.6435 | $44.64 | $44.65 | $44.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.81 | 7.244% | $213.2118 | $213.21 | $213.20 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.25 | 4.616% | $251.3399 | $251.34 | $251.35 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.80 | 5.464% | $52.5211 | $52.52 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.39 | 9.500% | $6.9971 | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.65 | 10.283% | $129.7479 | $129.75 | $129.75 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.99 | 9.748% | $267.7741 | $267.77 | $267.75 | $267.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.63 | $966.2354 | $966.23 | $966.20 | $966.10 | |