| 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 | $40.87 | 5.129% | $42.9662 | $42.97 | $42.95 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.58 | 8.244% | $267.9905 | $267.99 | $268.00 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.49 | 6.307% | $36.6653 | $36.67 | $36.65 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.32 | 11.770% | $89.7737 | $89.77 | $89.75 | $89.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.64 | 13.402% | $284.2308 | $284.23 | $284.25 | $284.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.49 | 6.361% | $121.7727 | $121.77 | $121.75 | $121.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.46 | 10.249% | $30.2744 | $30.27 | $30.25 | $30.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.85 | $873.6736 | $873.67 | $873.60 | $873.80 | |