| 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 | $40.45 | 8.736% | $43.9837 | $43.98 | $44.00 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.98 | 5.537% | $156.1737 | $156.17 | $156.15 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.43 | 7.804% | $87.7848 | $87.78 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.86 | 13.292% | $210.5645 | $210.56 | $210.55 | $210.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.51 | 5.231% | $253.0911 | $253.09 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.38 | 10.608% | $113.2405 | $113.24 | $113.25 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.77 | 3.341% | $173.3752 | $173.38 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.38 | $1,038.2135 | $1,038.20 | $1,038.25 | $1,038.30 | |