| 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 | $40.83 | 3.535% | $42.2733 | $42.27 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.82 | 12.539% | $266.5149 | $266.51 | $266.50 | $266.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.74 | 4.500% | $224.4033 | $224.40 | $224.40 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.91 | 13.398% | $150.7173 | $150.72 | $150.70 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.98 | 3.505% | $94.1688 | $94.17 | $94.15 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.98 | 11.667% | $29.0111 | $29.01 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.97 | 10.798% | $87.4972 | $87.50 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.23 | $894.5859 | $894.58 | $894.50 | $894.60 | |