| 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 | $40.75 | 5.550% | $43.0116 | $43.01 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.76 | 9.679% | $129.158 | $129.16 | $129.15 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.29 | 4.408% | $60.8594 | $60.86 | $60.85 | $60.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.71 | 13.556% | $132.5312 | $132.53 | $132.55 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.76 | 8.232% | $246.5092 | $246.51 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.84 | 11.107% | $193.1484 | $193.15 | $193.15 | $193.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.39 | 5.810% | $209.9165 | $209.92 | $209.90 | $209.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $933.50 | $1,015.1343 | $1,015.14 | $1,015.10 | $1,015.10 | |