| 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 | $40.77 | 8.511% | $44.2399 | $44.24 | $44.25 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.84 | 11.746% | $119.3894 | $119.39 | $119.40 | $119.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.61 | 4.685% | $229.8987 | $229.90 | $229.90 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.52 | 10.859% | $259.9865 | $259.99 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.53 | 10.260% | $13.8156 | $13.82 | $13.80 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.86 | 4.500% | $206.7637 | $206.76 | $206.75 | $206.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.29 | 9.842% | $212.3136 | $212.31 | $212.30 | $212.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.42 | $1,086.4074 | $1,086.41 | $1,086.40 | $1,086.40 | |