| 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 | $40.65 | 4.630% | $42.5321 | $42.53 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.30 | 13.589% | $96.8914 | $96.89 | $96.90 | $96.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.45 | 8.347% | $163.0081 | $163.01 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.95 | 6.404% | $221.2671 | $221.27 | $221.25 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.36 | 7.840% | $246.2634 | $246.26 | $246.25 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.46 | 5.249% | $18.3765 | $18.38 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.69 | 4.783% | $232.2934 | $232.29 | $232.30 | $232.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $951.86 | $1,020.6320 | $1,020.63 | $1,020.65 | $1,020.70 | |