| 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 | $40.25 | 11.251% | $44.7785 | $44.78 | $44.80 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.31 | 10.459% | $33.4801 | $33.48 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.78 | 8.699% | $21.5007 | $21.50 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.92 | 11.711% | $236.738 | $236.74 | $236.75 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.83 | 12.452% | $273.0672 | $273.07 | $273.05 | $273.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.55 | 3.188% | $203.8479 | $203.85 | $203.85 | $203.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.94 | 11.136% | $11.0469 | $11.05 | $11.05 | $11.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $752.58 | $824.4593 | $824.47 | $824.50 | $824.40 | |