| 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 | $40.56 | 4.855% | $42.5292 | $42.53 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.90 | 8.672% | $154.2056 | $154.21 | $154.20 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.29 | 6.568% | $266.729 | $266.73 | $266.75 | $266.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.88 | 7.350% | $135.1322 | $135.13 | $135.15 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.71 | 9.678% | $35.8757 | $35.88 | $35.90 | $35.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.91 | 13.707% | $283.0281 | $283.03 | $283.05 | $283.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.58 | 4.692% | $258.1495 | $258.15 | $258.15 | $258.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.83 | $1,175.6493 | $1,175.66 | $1,175.75 | $1,175.50 | |