| 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 | $40.65 | 4.427% | $42.4496 | $42.45 | $42.45 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.65 | 6.273% | $197.2958 | $197.30 | $197.30 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.55 | 11.600% | $247.2498 | $247.25 | $247.25 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.40 | 12.301% | $22.9094 | $22.91 | $22.90 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.70 | 12.756% | $163.1579 | $163.16 | $163.15 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.96 | 5.697% | $252.5736 | $252.57 | $252.55 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.66 | 6.515% | $161.5406 | $161.54 | $161.55 | $161.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.57 | $1,087.1767 | $1,087.18 | $1,087.15 | $1,087.10 | |