| 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 | $40.98 | 8.192% | $44.3371 | $44.34 | $44.35 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.85 | 12.182% | $184.932 | $184.93 | $184.95 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.35 | 5.303% | $248.8836 | $248.88 | $248.90 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.49 | 9.620% | $257.0479 | $257.05 | $257.05 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.58 | 10.815% | $23.9139 | $23.91 | $23.90 | $23.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.30 | 3.517% | $36.5415 | $36.54 | $36.55 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.46 | 6.570% | $247.7326 | $247.73 | $247.75 | $247.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.01 | $1,043.3886 | $1,043.38 | $1,043.45 | $1,043.20 | |