| 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 | $41.78 | 4.276% | $43.5665 | $43.57 | $43.55 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.96 | 3.818% | $198.2509 | $198.25 | $198.25 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.44 | 5.289% | $103.6465 | $103.65 | $103.65 | $103.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.75 | 13.225% | $83.5034 | $83.50 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.40 | 11.855% | $278.9664 | $278.97 | $278.95 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.55 | 12.778% | $245.3485 | $245.35 | $245.35 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.80 | 8.430% | $6.2889 | $6.29 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.68 | $959.5711 | $959.58 | $959.55 | $959.60 | |