| 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 | $40.40 | 5.512% | $42.6268 | $42.63 | $42.65 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.76 | 7.348% | $221.9527 | $221.95 | $221.95 | $222.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.38 | 7.804% | $252.671 | $252.67 | $252.65 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.73 | 5.857% | $213.5453 | $213.55 | $213.55 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.73 | 13.272% | $165.0713 | $165.07 | $165.05 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.58 | 6.182% | $95.1178 | $95.12 | $95.10 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.89 | 9.319% | $229.4496 | $229.45 | $229.45 | $229.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,128.47 | $1,220.4345 | $1,220.44 | $1,220.40 | $1,220.40 | |