| 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 | $40.54 | 4.318% | $42.2905 | $42.29 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.63 | 7.150% | $148.542 | $148.54 | $148.55 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.59 | 8.539% | $97.2401 | $97.24 | $97.25 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.44 | 10.661% | $269.3931 | $269.39 | $269.40 | $269.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.76 | 10.399% | $118.966 | $118.97 | $118.95 | $119.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.60 | 12.649% | $243.9977 | $244.00 | $244.00 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.99 | 8.681% | $232.5665 | $232.57 | $232.55 | $232.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.55 | $1,152.9959 | $1,153.00 | $1,153.00 | $1,153.00 | |