| 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 | $40.42 | 6.290% | $42.9624 | $42.96 | $42.95 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.38 | 13.450% | $25.3901 | $25.39 | $25.40 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.47 | 12.139% | $255.0826 | $255.08 | $255.10 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.27 | 9.305% | $241.8592 | $241.86 | $241.85 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.76 | 11.316% | $183.4042 | $183.40 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.36 | 12.585% | $173.7862 | $173.79 | $173.80 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.89 | 5.825% | $188.2521 | $188.25 | $188.25 | $188.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.55 | $1,110.7368 | $1,110.73 | $1,110.75 | $1,110.90 | |