| 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 | $40.44 | 4.425% | $42.2295 | $42.23 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.55 | 5.477% | $231.5748 | $231.57 | $231.55 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.60 | 7.395% | $226.1739 | $226.17 | $226.15 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.62 | 11.761% | $140.3942 | $140.39 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.29 | 5.303% | $179.3205 | $179.32 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.84 | 6.346% | $112.5566 | $112.56 | $112.55 | $112.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.38 | 4.366% | $55.7106 | $55.71 | $55.70 | $55.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $925.72 | $987.9601 | $987.95 | $987.90 | $988.00 | |