| 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 | $40.60 | 5.602% | $42.8744 | $42.87 | $42.85 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.89 | 9.859% | $15.2594 | $15.26 | $15.25 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.44 | 4.813% | $209.039 | $209.04 | $209.05 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.29 | 7.784% | $35.8813 | $35.88 | $35.90 | $35.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.67 | 9.167% | $246.3572 | $246.36 | $246.35 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.40 | 11.571% | $241.4396 | $241.44 | $241.45 | $241.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.38 | 11.280% | $113.9285 | $113.93 | $113.95 | $113.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $831.67 | $904.7794 | $904.78 | $904.80 | $904.80 | |