| 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 | $40.27 | 5.618% | $42.5324 | $42.53 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.27 | 11.815% | $247.4131 | $247.41 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.62 | 7.704% | $25.4397 | $25.44 | $25.45 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.46 | 8.670% | $196.1059 | $196.11 | $196.10 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.96 | 3.389% | $138.4999 | $138.50 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.42 | 3.440% | $153.5256 | $153.53 | $153.55 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.48 | 3.339% | $252.6432 | $252.64 | $252.65 | $252.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $992.48 | $1,056.1598 | $1,056.16 | $1,056.20 | $1,056.00 | |