| 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 | 5.455% | $42.5511 | $42.55 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.70 | 6.142% | $197.1057 | $197.11 | $197.10 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.80 | 6.430% | $108.3457 | $108.35 | $108.35 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.79 | 9.375% | $162.7391 | $162.74 | $162.75 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.36 | 13.439% | $168.2981 | $168.30 | $168.30 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.29 | 13.629% | $237.8141 | $237.81 | $237.80 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.86 | 9.851% | $225.0408 | $225.04 | $225.05 | $225.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.15 | $1,141.8946 | $1,141.90 | $1,141.90 | $1,141.80 | |