| 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 | $40.50 | 8.814% | $44.0697 | $44.07 | $44.05 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.52 | 7.114% | $173.0105 | $173.01 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.72 | 13.364% | $11.019 | $11.02 | $11.00 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.88 | 5.500% | $114.8684 | $114.87 | $114.85 | $114.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.34 | 10.408% | $58.8916 | $58.89 | $58.90 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.56 | 11.543% | $256.0581 | $256.06 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.49 | 3.558% | $237.6553 | $237.66 | $237.65 | $237.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.01 | $895.5726 | $895.58 | $895.50 | $895.70 | |