| 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 | $42.75 | 3.297% | $44.1595 | $44.16 | $44.15 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.33 | 7.104% | $38.9109 | $38.91 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.32 | 5.842% | $71.2528 | $71.25 | $71.25 | $71.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.50 | 9.384% | $161.3414 | $161.34 | $161.35 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.81 | 5.868% | $76.0238 | $76.02 | $76.00 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.43 | 10.771% | $239.7417 | $239.74 | $239.75 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.73 | 11.529% | $6.3906 | $6.39 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $587.87 | $637.8207 | $637.81 | $637.80 | $637.80 | |