| 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 | $40.86 | 5.625% | $43.1584 | $43.16 | $43.15 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.38 | 7.718% | $6.8724 | $6.87 | $6.85 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.42 | 4.781% | $224.6714 | $224.67 | $224.65 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.39 | 9.178% | $174.0188 | $174.02 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.61 | 4.632% | $129.3356 | $129.34 | $129.35 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.50 | 13.488% | $253.6457 | $253.65 | $253.65 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.87 | 10.206% | $93.5318 | $93.53 | $93.55 | $93.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $853.03 | $925.2341 | $925.24 | $925.20 | $925.20 | |