| 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 | $38.83 | 13.702% | $44.1505 | $44.15 | $44.15 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.38 | 6.844% | $241.8734 | $241.87 | $241.85 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.68 | 10.787% | $31.7737 | $31.77 | $31.75 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.81 | 11.622% | $13.1826 | $13.18 | $13.20 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.27 | 11.695% | $37.1609 | $37.16 | $37.15 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.25 | 7.402% | $17.4528 | $17.45 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.60 | 10.160% | $144.9706 | $144.97 | $144.95 | $145.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $486.82 | $530.5645 | $530.55 | $530.50 | $530.80 | |