| 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 | $42.40 | 4.245% | $44.1999 | $44.20 | $44.20 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.92 | 10.706% | $87.3692 | $87.37 | $87.35 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.31 | 5.574% | $152.3538 | $152.35 | $152.35 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.92 | 11.384% | $201.5159 | $201.52 | $201.50 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.48 | 6.826% | $152.2057 | $152.21 | $152.20 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.98 | 4.653% | $193.5871 | $193.59 | $193.60 | $193.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.35 | 11.706% | $268.4854 | $268.49 | $268.50 | $268.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,014.36 | $1,099.7170 | $1,099.73 | $1,099.70 | $1,099.80 | |