| 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 | $40.40 | 7.431% | $43.4021 | $43.40 | $43.40 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.98 | 10.507% | $160.213 | $160.21 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.49 | 7.602% | $245.8598 | $245.86 | $245.85 | $245.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.78 | 12.297% | $260.282 | $260.28 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.34 | 6.849% | $14.2537 | $14.25 | $14.25 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.34 | 11.340% | $54.9352 | $54.94 | $54.95 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.37 | 9.856% | $35.5604 | $35.56 | $35.55 | $35.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $740.70 | $814.5062 | $814.50 | $814.50 | $814.60 | |