| 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 | $40.75 | 5.167% | $42.8556 | $42.86 | $42.85 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.88 | 5.155% | $260.6582 | $260.66 | $260.65 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.55 | 4.511% | $196.0104 | $196.01 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.40 | 8.510% | $24.3062 | $24.31 | $24.30 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.51 | 8.792% | $37.5441 | $37.54 | $37.55 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.49 | 7.176% | $173.0785 | $173.08 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.28 | 6.196% | $170.2109 | $170.21 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $854.86 | $904.6639 | $904.67 | $904.65 | $904.70 | |