| 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 | $40.52 | 5.687% | $42.8244 | $42.82 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.79 | 13.524% | $38.3598 | $38.36 | $38.35 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.72 | 12.398% | $137.9348 | $137.93 | $137.95 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.90 | 4.129% | $210.2365 | $210.24 | $210.25 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.78 | 9.826% | $122.7635 | $122.76 | $122.75 | $122.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.43 | 12.144% | $260.6563 | $260.66 | $260.65 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.70 | 12.662% | $135.983 | $135.98 | $136.00 | $136.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $863.84 | $948.7583 | $948.75 | $948.75 | $948.80 | |