| 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 | $40.88 | 4.540% | $42.736 | $42.74 | $42.75 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.56 | 4.137% | $251.5533 | $251.55 | $251.55 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.92 | 13.705% | $23.7871 | $23.79 | $23.80 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.52 | 5.118% | $175.0425 | $175.04 | $175.05 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.41 | 3.236% | $136.6948 | $136.69 | $136.70 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.54 | 12.505% | $9.6079 | $9.61 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.71 | 7.736% | $227.0105 | $227.01 | $227.00 | $227.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.54 | $866.4321 | $866.43 | $866.45 | $866.40 | |