| 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 | $40.38 | 6.618% | $43.0523 | $43.05 | $43.05 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.87 | 13.860% | $11.238 | $11.24 | $11.25 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.50 | 3.237% | $56.2642 | $56.26 | $56.25 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.89 | 12.641% | $117.0227 | $117.02 | $117.00 | $117.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.99 | 4.679% | $243.8916 | $243.89 | $243.90 | $243.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.58 | 13.818% | $67.8128 | $67.81 | $67.80 | $67.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.57 | 6.622% | $101.8986 | $101.90 | $101.90 | $101.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $596.78 | $641.1802 | $641.17 | $641.15 | $641.20 | |