| 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 | $40.28 | 4.862% | $42.2384 | $42.24 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.98 | 12.294% | $129.1156 | $129.12 | $129.10 | $129.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.83 | 13.515% | $65.6457 | $65.65 | $65.65 | $65.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.58 | 9.525% | $12.683 | $12.68 | $12.70 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.57 | 12.219% | $6.2506 | $6.25 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.83 | 5.511% | $240.3857 | $240.39 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.95 | 9.364% | $135.5567 | $135.56 | $135.55 | $135.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $582.02 | $631.8757 | $631.89 | $631.90 | $631.90 | |