| 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 | $40.88 | 5.167% | $42.9923 | $42.99 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.71 | 12.801% | $197.0746 | $197.07 | $197.05 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.42 | 10.494% | $204.878 | $204.88 | $204.90 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.40 | 11.469% | $136.4381 | $136.44 | $136.45 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.58 | 8.587% | $62.5244 | $62.52 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.64 | 8.163% | $185.651 | $185.65 | $185.65 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.85 | 9.220% | $271.794 | $271.79 | $271.80 | $271.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.48 | $1,101.3524 | $1,101.34 | $1,101.35 | $1,101.40 | |