| 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 | 5.522% | $42.5781 | $42.58 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.38 | 4.111% | $79.52 | $79.52 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.96 | 3.512% | $166.6129 | $166.61 | $166.60 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.83 | 7.610% | $208.5805 | $208.58 | $208.60 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.54 | 10.422% | $189.4179 | $189.42 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.97 | 3.845% | $181.6976 | $181.70 | $181.70 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.58 | 10.203% | $261.8203 | $261.82 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,055.61 | $1,130.2273 | $1,130.23 | $1,130.20 | $1,130.20 | |