| 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 | $40.81 | 5.136% | $42.906 | $42.91 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.44 | 6.235% | $100.3283 | $100.33 | $100.35 | $100.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.34 | 8.296% | $225.6239 | $225.62 | $225.60 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.68 | 3.436% | $208.6097 | $208.61 | $208.60 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.65 | 3.381% | $181.5887 | $181.59 | $181.60 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.47 | 4.381% | $225.9536 | $225.95 | $225.95 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.31 | 8.490% | $243.3539 | $243.35 | $243.35 | $243.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.70 | $1,228.3641 | $1,228.36 | $1,228.35 | $1,228.40 | |