| 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 | $42.33 | 4.345% | $44.1692 | $44.17 | $44.15 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.25 | 10.532% | $21.2774 | $21.28 | $21.30 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.68 | 4.871% | $103.4867 | $103.49 | $103.50 | $103.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.50 | 8.560% | $63.5076 | $63.51 | $63.50 | $63.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.93 | 12.593% | $44.9584 | $44.96 | $44.95 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.47 | 5.145% | $208.6813 | $208.68 | $208.70 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.47 | 10.428% | $157.3268 | $157.33 | $157.35 | $157.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $599.63 | $643.4074 | $643.42 | $643.45 | $643.50 | |