| 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 | 6.272% | $42.987 | $42.99 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.98 | 8.630% | $8.6687 | $8.67 | $8.65 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.59 | 3.347% | $18.1787 | $18.18 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.39 | 8.860% | $131.0566 | $131.06 | $131.05 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.55 | 10.764% | $10.578 | $10.58 | $10.60 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.40 | 12.226% | $175.5215 | $175.52 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.39 | 7.481% | $210.0071 | $210.01 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $547.75 | $596.9976 | $597.01 | $597.00 | $597.10 | |