| 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 | $40.60 | 5.449% | $42.8123 | $42.81 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.90 | 12.755% | $268.2441 | $268.24 | $268.25 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.67 | 11.820% | $93.5598 | $93.56 | $93.55 | $93.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.38 | 4.154% | $196.2053 | $196.21 | $196.20 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.71 | 6.267% | $68.7654 | $68.77 | $68.75 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.90 | 7.213% | $212.1745 | $212.17 | $212.15 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.76 | 7.523% | $233.0669 | $233.07 | $233.05 | $233.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.92 | $1,114.8283 | $1,114.83 | $1,114.75 | $1,114.90 | |