| 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 | $40.87 | 6.553% | $43.5482 | $43.55 | $43.55 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.86 | 13.643% | $36.2067 | $36.21 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.75 | 11.555% | $37.6498 | $37.65 | $37.65 | $37.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.75 | 12.214% | $240.9796 | $240.98 | $241.00 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.60 | 13.326% | $219.3991 | $219.40 | $219.40 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.77 | 4.760% | $95.0907 | $95.09 | $95.10 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.51 | 4.837% | $182.951 | $182.95 | $182.95 | $183.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.11 | $855.8251 | $855.83 | $855.85 | $855.80 | |