| 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 | $40.50 | 4.449% | $42.3018 | $42.30 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.46 | 11.431% | $47.3136 | $47.31 | $47.30 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.58 | 7.643% | $167.471 | $167.47 | $167.45 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.68 | 13.201% | $282.6403 | $282.64 | $282.65 | $282.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.77 | 7.845% | $211.1282 | $211.13 | $211.15 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.33 | 10.465% | $55.597 | $55.60 | $55.60 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.45 | 7.811% | $10.1881 | $10.19 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $743.77 | $816.6400 | $816.64 | $816.65 | $816.60 | |