| 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 | $40.79 | 4.170% | $42.4909 | $42.49 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.31 | 10.302% | $260.6547 | $260.65 | $260.65 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.72 | 3.802% | $27.7359 | $27.74 | $27.75 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.68 | 6.420% | $261.4527 | $261.45 | $261.45 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.34 | 10.631% | $211.6814 | $211.68 | $211.70 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.74 | 13.298% | $175.3173 | $175.32 | $175.30 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.47 | 10.258% | $276.1632 | $276.16 | $276.15 | $276.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,146.05 | $1,255.4961 | $1,255.49 | $1,255.50 | $1,255.60 | |