| 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 | $40.25 | 5.178% | $42.3341 | $42.33 | $42.35 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.79 | 3.274% | $131.9738 | $131.97 | $131.95 | $132.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.30 | 4.401% | $100.5382 | $100.54 | $100.55 | $100.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.45 | 8.737% | $175.5559 | $175.56 | $175.55 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.39 | 6.300% | $93.9586 | $93.96 | $93.95 | $94.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.45 | 4.588% | $55.9023 | $55.90 | $55.90 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.53 | 7.111% | $201.9364 | $201.94 | $201.95 | $201.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $756.16 | $802.1993 | $802.20 | $802.20 | $802.20 | |