| 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 | $40.36 | 5.457% | $42.5624 | $42.56 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.26 | 7.845% | $218.1273 | $218.13 | $218.15 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.54 | 4.842% | $95.9724 | $95.97 | $95.95 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.62 | 8.525% | $160.2046 | $160.20 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.26 | 11.658% | $21.5053 | $21.51 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.38 | 6.397% | $139.7844 | $139.78 | $139.80 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.50 | 6.591% | $158.2876 | $158.29 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.92 | $836.4440 | $836.44 | $836.45 | $836.50 | |