| 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 | $40.50 | 5.579% | $42.7595 | $42.76 | $42.75 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.42 | 12.544% | $62.3719 | $62.37 | $62.35 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.39 | 7.382% | $209.8137 | $209.81 | $209.80 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.29 | 6.461% | $86.5421 | $86.54 | $86.55 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.49 | 4.255% | $173.5741 | $173.57 | $173.55 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.28 | 11.826% | $23.7966 | $23.80 | $23.80 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.97 | 9.342% | $247.0801 | $247.08 | $247.10 | $247.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.34 | $845.9380 | $845.93 | $845.90 | $846.00 | |