| 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 | $40.29 | 7.287% | $43.2259 | $43.23 | $43.25 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.66 | 8.493% | $22.4147 | $22.41 | $22.40 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.53 | 7.367% | $32.7791 | $32.78 | $32.80 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.81 | 5.677% | $79.057 | $79.06 | $79.05 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.79 | 9.785% | $49.1727 | $49.17 | $49.15 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.26 | 7.238% | $90.3587 | $90.36 | $90.35 | $90.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.49 | 10.292% | $174.8018 | $174.80 | $174.80 | $174.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $453.83 | $491.8099 | $491.81 | $491.80 | $491.90 | |