| 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 | $40.95 | 5.653% | $43.2649 | $43.26 | $43.25 | $43.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.43 | 5.436% | $95.3458 | $95.35 | $95.35 | $95.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.78 | 6.843% | $144.003 | $144.00 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.58 | 3.848% | $86.7962 | $86.80 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.98 | 6.419% | $261.7695 | $261.77 | $261.75 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.64 | 11.758% | $177.2929 | $177.29 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.51 | 9.356% | $132.8785 | $132.88 | $132.90 | $132.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $875.87 | $941.3508 | $941.35 | $941.35 | $941.40 | |