| 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 | $39.50 | 12.495% | $44.4355 | $44.44 | $44.45 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.80 | 12.344% | $159.3038 | $159.30 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.78 | 5.269% | $161.8827 | $161.88 | $161.90 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.74 | 5.710% | $44.1234 | $44.12 | $44.10 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.51 | 12.460% | $135.5255 | $135.53 | $135.55 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.74 | 10.468% | $77.0404 | $77.04 | $77.05 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.91 | 8.572% | $264.818 | $264.82 | $264.80 | $264.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.98 | $887.1293 | $887.13 | $887.15 | $887.00 | |