| 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 | $40.40 | 9.837% | $44.3741 | $44.37 | $44.35 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.55 | 6.130% | $166.1465 | $166.15 | $166.15 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.71 | 12.478% | $249.375 | $249.38 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.35 | 11.769% | $114.3956 | $114.40 | $114.40 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.93 | 9.534% | $153.2709 | $153.27 | $153.25 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.61 | 8.836% | $266.2237 | $266.22 | $266.20 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.59 | 7.677% | $135.2315 | $135.23 | $135.25 | $135.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.14 | $1,129.0173 | $1,129.02 | $1,129.00 | $1,129.00 | |