| 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 | $40.72 | 8.706% | $44.2651 | $44.27 | $44.25 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.84 | 5.359% | $19.8496 | $19.85 | $19.85 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.66 | 6.622% | $25.2268 | $25.23 | $25.25 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.65 | 11.377% | $237.957 | $237.96 | $237.95 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.73 | 8.414% | $40.9046 | $40.90 | $40.90 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.82 | 3.864% | $243.8934 | $243.89 | $243.90 | $243.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.55 | 8.873% | $76.8099 | $76.81 | $76.80 | $76.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $639.97 | $688.9064 | $688.91 | $688.90 | $688.90 | |