| 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 | $40.45 | 5.772% | $42.7848 | $42.78 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.32 | 6.624% | $21.666 | $21.67 | $21.65 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.67 | 3.453% | $87.5937 | $87.59 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.87 | 8.587% | $228.9774 | $228.98 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.42 | 7.182% | $240.5378 | $240.54 | $240.55 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.90 | 10.462% | $129.1301 | $129.13 | $129.15 | $129.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.84 | 6.500% | $31.7796 | $31.78 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $727.47 | $782.4694 | $782.47 | $782.55 | $782.50 | |