| 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 | $40.63 | 4.364% | $42.4031 | $42.40 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.49 | 4.684% | $177.4289 | $177.43 | $177.45 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.70 | 9.500% | $216.4815 | $216.48 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.25 | 12.340% | $89.0295 | $89.03 | $89.05 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.98 | 9.134% | $22.8963 | $22.90 | $22.90 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.44 | 10.769% | $21.5335 | $21.53 | $21.55 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.86 | 5.428% | $83.1405 | $83.14 | $83.15 | $83.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $606.35 | $652.9133 | $652.91 | $653.00 | $652.80 | |