| 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 | $40.56 | 5.707% | $42.8748 | $42.87 | $42.85 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.35 | 5.528% | $248.3601 | $248.36 | $248.35 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.98 | 4.350% | $239.9841 | $239.98 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.36 | 12.354% | $28.493 | $28.49 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.82 | 9.798% | $186.459 | $186.46 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.29 | 6.220% | $76.7864 | $76.79 | $76.80 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.96 | 11.513% | $208.4847 | $208.48 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $960.32 | $1,031.4421 | $1,031.43 | $1,031.45 | $1,031.60 | |