| 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 | $40.79 | 8.577% | $44.2886 | $44.29 | $44.30 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.75 | 6.297% | $261.2249 | $261.22 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.70 | 4.400% | $179.2548 | $179.25 | $179.25 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.64 | 3.800% | $78.5143 | $78.51 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.29 | 5.289% | $8.7285 | $8.73 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.86 | 6.736% | $17.9957 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.28 | 11.166% | $222.6433 | $222.64 | $222.65 | $222.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $759.31 | $812.6501 | $812.64 | $812.65 | $812.60 | |