| 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 | $40.25 | 5.666% | $42.5306 | $42.53 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.70 | 8.373% | $116.7177 | $116.72 | $116.70 | $116.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.41 | 11.187% | $258.4097 | $258.41 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.41 | 3.712% | $80.2835 | $80.28 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.56 | 11.783% | $251.0199 | $251.02 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.54 | 9.185% | $166.5508 | $166.55 | $166.55 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.79 | 9.405% | $32.5917 | $32.59 | $32.60 | $32.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $864.66 | $948.1039 | $948.10 | $948.10 | $948.10 | |