| 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 | $40.32 | 5.337% | $42.4719 | $42.47 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.30 | 11.244% | $184.9988 | $185.00 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.30 | 11.368% | $25.9487 | $25.95 | $25.95 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.90 | 11.610% | $265.5202 | $265.52 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.73 | 5.676% | $80.0284 | $80.03 | $80.05 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.84 | 10.839% | $63.0009 | $63.00 | $63.00 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.88 | 10.817% | $55.2755 | $55.28 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $650.27 | $717.2444 | $717.25 | $717.25 | $717.20 | |