| 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 | $40.35 | 6.115% | $42.8174 | $42.82 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.32 | 10.588% | $158.4947 | $158.49 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.40 | 3.409% | $208.2657 | $208.27 | $208.25 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.80 | 9.549% | $121.3803 | $121.38 | $121.40 | $121.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.60 | 3.385% | $18.1958 | $18.20 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.63 | 10.112% | $220.9177 | $220.92 | $220.90 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.58 | 10.579% | $214.0588 | $214.06 | $214.05 | $214.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.68 | $984.1304 | $984.14 | $984.10 | $984.20 | |