| 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 | $40.92 | 6.486% | $43.5741 | $43.57 | $43.55 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.48 | 6.396% | $79.2437 | $79.24 | $79.25 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.94 | 4.413% | $127.3212 | $127.32 | $127.30 | $127.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.39 | 9.857% | $228.931 | $228.93 | $228.95 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.90 | 7.474% | $241.709 | $241.71 | $241.70 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.30 | 8.176% | $68.4754 | $68.48 | $68.50 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.25 | 4.859% | $262.4096 | $262.41 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $984.18 | $1,051.6640 | $1,051.66 | $1,051.65 | $1,051.60 | |