| 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 | $40.26 | 6.691% | $42.9538 | $42.95 | $42.95 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.30 | 11.650% | $165.577 | $165.58 | $165.60 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.48 | 11.175% | $205.0956 | $205.10 | $205.10 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.82 | 9.504% | $248.377 | $248.38 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.47 | 12.500% | $53.4038 | $53.40 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.43 | 12.648% | $251.6894 | $251.69 | $251.70 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.38 | 7.394% | $220.5658 | $220.57 | $220.55 | $220.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,076.14 | $1,187.6624 | $1,187.67 | $1,187.70 | $1,187.80 | |