| 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 | $40.47 | 4.552% | $42.3122 | $42.31 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.27 | 12.441% | $242.0517 | $242.05 | $242.05 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.87 | 10.477% | $151.2099 | $151.21 | $151.20 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.76 | 11.399% | $265.9763 | $265.98 | $266.00 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.93 | 10.323% | $51.7746 | $51.77 | $51.75 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.99 | 6.108% | $38.1883 | $38.19 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.96 | 10.790% | $162.817 | $162.82 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $861.25 | $954.3300 | $954.33 | $954.30 | $954.40 | |