| 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 | $40.99 | 8.163% | $44.336 | $44.34 | $44.35 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.97 | 7.279% | $185.5605 | $185.56 | $185.55 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.84 | 11.380% | $195.8506 | $195.85 | $195.85 | $195.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.58 | 9.277% | $140.5084 | $140.51 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.47 | 9.255% | $22.3645 | $22.36 | $22.35 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.69 | 8.701% | $75.7537 | $75.75 | $75.75 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.86 | 8.457% | $185.3096 | $185.31 | $185.30 | $185.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.40 | $849.6833 | $849.68 | $849.65 | $849.80 | |