| 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 | $40.36 | 5.668% | $42.6476 | $42.65 | $42.65 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.37 | 8.526% | $7.9984 | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.79 | 5.811% | $248.4336 | $248.43 | $248.45 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.26 | 4.121% | $108.5566 | $108.56 | $108.55 | $108.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.51 | 6.691% | $248.0672 | $248.07 | $248.05 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.44 | 4.357% | $188.3018 | $188.30 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.43 | 13.772% | $271.2666 | $271.27 | $271.25 | $271.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.16 | $1,115.2718 | $1,115.28 | $1,115.25 | $1,115.30 | |