| 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 | $40.39 | 5.340% | $42.5468 | $42.55 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.52 | 12.682% | $175.243 | $175.24 | $175.25 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.98 | 7.799% | $213.4205 | $213.42 | $213.40 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.45 | 5.441% | $103.8067 | $103.81 | $103.80 | $103.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.41 | 13.373% | $58.2851 | $58.29 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.81 | 12.783% | $132.8697 | $132.87 | $132.85 | $132.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.26 | 8.762% | $261.3116 | $261.31 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.82 | $987.4834 | $987.49 | $987.45 | $987.40 | |