| 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 | $40.27 | 5.434% | $42.4583 | $42.46 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.46 | 8.120% | $119.4294 | $119.43 | $119.45 | $119.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.75 | 12.163% | $210.586 | $210.59 | $210.60 | $210.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.31 | 9.688% | $84.7998 | $84.80 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.64 | 11.453% | $54.2107 | $54.21 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.38 | 12.411% | $147.6856 | $147.69 | $147.70 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.73 | 9.812% | $169.9121 | $169.91 | $169.90 | $169.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $750.54 | $829.0819 | $829.09 | $829.10 | $829.10 | |