| 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 | $40.87 | 9.857% | $44.8986 | $44.90 | $44.90 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.50 | 12.134% | $208.0086 | $208.01 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.98 | 4.717% | $150.7715 | $150.77 | $150.75 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.84 | 7.783% | $214.3157 | $214.32 | $214.30 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.77 | 5.447% | $206.4336 | $206.43 | $206.45 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.57 | 7.194% | $173.1933 | $173.19 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.27 | 7.613% | $257.4856 | $257.49 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.80 | $1,255.1069 | $1,255.11 | $1,255.10 | $1,255.10 | |