| 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 | $40.37 | 5.156% | $42.4515 | $42.45 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.84 | 9.491% | $208.9526 | $208.95 | $208.95 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.37 | 3.818% | $137.4239 | $137.42 | $137.40 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.61 | 13.582% | $207.4121 | $207.41 | $207.40 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.26 | 9.415% | $260.6922 | $260.69 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.78 | 4.169% | $222.6925 | $222.69 | $222.70 | $222.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.36 | 13.408% | $181.8611 | $181.86 | $181.85 | $181.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.59 | $1,261.4859 | $1,261.47 | $1,261.45 | $1,261.60 | |