| 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 | $42.61 | 4.182% | $44.392 | $44.39 | $44.40 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.73 | 3.217% | $91.5844 | $91.58 | $91.60 | $91.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.64 | 5.143% | $18.5472 | $18.55 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.91 | 8.147% | $244.3149 | $244.31 | $244.30 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.32 | 8.381% | $180.2593 | $180.26 | $180.25 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.47 | 12.690% | $46.7325 | $46.73 | $46.75 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.31 | 12.311% | $189.0306 | $189.03 | $189.05 | $189.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $750.99 | $814.8609 | $814.85 | $814.90 | $814.80 | |