| 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 | $40.77 | 4.851% | $42.7478 | $42.75 | $42.75 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.65 | 3.795% | $32.8511 | $32.85 | $32.85 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.83 | 13.753% | $25.9698 | $25.97 | $25.95 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.74 | 8.740% | $163.9147 | $163.91 | $163.90 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.82 | 11.299% | $235.7535 | $235.75 | $235.75 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.90 | 6.320% | $115.7825 | $115.78 | $115.80 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.81 | 10.826% | $225.8745 | $225.87 | $225.85 | $225.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $770.52 | $842.8939 | $842.88 | $842.85 | $843.00 | |