| 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 | $40.40 | 8.386% | $43.7879 | $43.79 | $43.80 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.42 | 8.114% | $70.7282 | $70.73 | $70.75 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.55 | 8.684% | $201.6632 | $201.66 | $201.65 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.27 | 4.428% | $256.1306 | $256.13 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.53 | 13.761% | $275.9046 | $275.90 | $275.90 | $275.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.39 | 13.223% | $250.6644 | $250.66 | $250.65 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.38 | 5.721% | $63.8343 | $63.83 | $63.85 | $63.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.94 | $1,162.7132 | $1,162.70 | $1,162.75 | $1,162.70 | |