| 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 | $40.77 | 6.284% | $43.332 | $43.33 | $43.35 | $43.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.90 | 9.144% | $271.6594 | $271.66 | $271.65 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.91 | 4.460% | $14.5304 | $14.53 | $14.55 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.48 | 6.598% | $256.3469 | $256.35 | $256.35 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.87 | 7.225% | $170.3484 | $170.35 | $170.35 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.92 | 12.464% | $159.6089 | $159.61 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.51 | 4.268% | $223.6653 | $223.67 | $223.65 | $223.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.36 | $1,139.4913 | $1,139.50 | $1,139.50 | $1,139.40 | |