| 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 | $40.51 | 9.578% | $44.39 | $44.39 | $44.40 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.49 | 13.758% | $18.7587 | $18.76 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.28 | 6.519% | $138.773 | $138.77 | $138.75 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.26 | 12.120% | $148.2899 | $148.29 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.75 | 6.718% | $198.2287 | $198.23 | $198.25 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.81 | 4.658% | $227.9556 | $227.96 | $227.95 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.51 | 8.156% | $142.236 | $142.24 | $142.25 | $142.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $854.61 | $918.6319 | $918.64 | $918.65 | $918.70 | |