| 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 | $40.49 | 4.864% | $42.4594 | $42.46 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.31 | 11.403% | $235.4057 | $235.41 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.67 | 8.139% | $50.4685 | $50.47 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.38 | 4.220% | $226.5534 | $226.55 | $226.55 | $226.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.69 | 10.618% | $30.6301 | $30.63 | $30.65 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.39 | 5.709% | $223.4583 | $223.46 | $223.45 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.57 | 10.534% | $22.7368 | $22.74 | $22.75 | $22.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $775.50 | $831.7122 | $831.72 | $831.70 | $831.80 | |