| 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 | $40.64 | 4.285% | $42.3814 | $42.38 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.57 | 8.105% | $54.6687 | $54.67 | $54.65 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.74 | 4.329% | $171.8716 | $171.87 | $171.85 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.30 | 10.594% | $230.3673 | $230.37 | $230.35 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.62 | 6.595% | $63.5519 | $63.55 | $63.55 | $63.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.47 | 11.683% | $265.2136 | $265.21 | $265.20 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.79 | 3.717% | $88.9788 | $88.98 | $89.00 | $89.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $847.13 | $917.0333 | $917.03 | $917.00 | $917.20 | |