| 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 | $42.91 | 3.429% | $44.3814 | $44.38 | $44.40 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.38 | 3.802% | $74.0939 | $74.09 | $74.10 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.63 | 5.826% | $145.6483 | $145.65 | $145.65 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.69 | 12.463% | $61.506 | $61.51 | $61.50 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.75 | 4.456% | $156.4229 | $156.42 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.93 | 3.535% | $26.8466 | $26.85 | $26.85 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.83 | 6.829% | $175.018 | $175.02 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $646.12 | $683.9171 | $683.92 | $683.90 | $683.80 | |