| 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 | $40.29 | 4.750% | $42.2038 | $42.20 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.45 | 7.643% | $151.1846 | $151.18 | $151.20 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.57 | 9.657% | $80.6747 | $80.67 | $80.65 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.37 | 11.551% | $56.1882 | $56.19 | $56.20 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.52 | 11.439% | $249.0885 | $249.09 | $249.10 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.38 | 8.181% | $190.8096 | $190.81 | $190.80 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.66 | 6.566% | $91.2844 | $91.28 | $91.30 | $91.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.24 | $861.4338 | $861.42 | $861.45 | $861.50 | |