| 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 | $40.45 | 5.481% | $42.6671 | $42.67 | $42.65 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.45 | 9.272% | $233.2411 | $233.24 | $233.25 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.63 | 4.187% | $107.969 | $107.97 | $107.95 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.51 | 7.661% | $148.0446 | $148.04 | $148.05 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.31 | 7.759% | $238.4814 | $238.48 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.28 | 13.574% | $278.5743 | $278.57 | $278.55 | $278.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.25 | 8.670% | $182.8373 | $182.84 | $182.85 | $182.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,129.88 | $1,231.8148 | $1,231.81 | $1,231.80 | $1,231.80 | |