| 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 | $42.37 | 3.874% | $44.0114 | $44.01 | $44.00 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.68 | 7.422% | $180.1252 | $180.13 | $180.15 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.62 | 13.739% | $111.032 | $111.03 | $111.05 | $111.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.60 | 5.118% | $14.296 | $14.30 | $14.30 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.38 | 8.287% | $81.6267 | $81.63 | $81.65 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.93 | 9.374% | $134.4535 | $134.45 | $134.45 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.85 | 12.763% | $218.5911 | $218.59 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $713.43 | $784.1359 | $784.14 | $784.20 | $784.10 | |