| 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 | $40.35 | 5.224% | $42.4579 | $42.46 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.44 | 11.344% | $203.136 | $203.14 | $203.15 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.74 | 7.573% | $212.7149 | $212.71 | $212.70 | $212.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.62 | 7.397% | $96.2492 | $96.25 | $96.25 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.57 | 5.638% | $225.6111 | $225.61 | $225.60 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.61 | 12.775% | $7.4544 | $7.45 | $7.45 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.34 | 10.758% | $24.7433 | $24.74 | $24.75 | $24.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $752.67 | $812.3668 | $812.36 | $812.35 | $812.30 | |