| 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 | $41.80 | 3.287% | $43.174 | $43.17 | $43.15 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.92 | 8.848% | $43.4521 | $43.45 | $43.45 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.29 | 13.260% | $231.3789 | $231.38 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.97 | 4.547% | $171.4257 | $171.43 | $171.45 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.38 | 10.868% | $139.0063 | $139.01 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.60 | 6.430% | $141.1262 | $141.13 | $141.15 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.59 | 7.232% | $9.2112 | $9.21 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $716.55 | $778.7744 | $778.78 | $778.80 | $778.80 | |