| 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 | $40.26 | 6.405% | $42.8387 | $42.84 | $42.85 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.76 | 12.422% | $61.5623 | $61.56 | $61.55 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.44 | 3.285% | $184.3018 | $184.30 | $184.30 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.89 | 11.202% | $16.558 | $16.56 | $16.55 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.55 | 13.634% | $273.3466 | $273.35 | $273.35 | $273.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.65 | 8.214% | $260.417 | $260.42 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.62 | 10.355% | $40.412 | $40.41 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.17 | $879.4364 | $879.44 | $879.40 | $879.40 | |