| 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 | $40.86 | 3.556% | $42.313 | $42.31 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.53 | 8.586% | $55.9544 | $55.95 | $55.95 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.86 | 5.546% | $195.1123 | $195.11 | $195.10 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.96 | 4.120% | $91.584 | $91.58 | $91.60 | $91.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.83 | 10.241% | $8.6319 | $8.63 | $8.65 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.52 | 4.169% | $51.5845 | $51.58 | $51.60 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.97 | 7.107% | $255.9536 | $255.95 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $661.53 | $701.1337 | $701.11 | $701.15 | $701.20 | |