| 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 | $40.40 | 8.464% | $43.8195 | $43.82 | $43.80 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.30 | 9.324% | $24.3793 | $24.38 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.84 | 12.747% | $26.8789 | $26.88 | $26.90 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.99 | 13.113% | $142.5111 | $142.51 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.93 | 10.116% | $184.9178 | $184.92 | $184.90 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.72 | 12.694% | $68.4278 | $68.43 | $68.45 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.37 | 12.681% | $223.5253 | $223.53 | $223.55 | $223.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $639.55 | $714.4597 | $714.47 | $714.50 | $714.40 | |