| 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 | $40.90 | 4.793% | $42.8603 | $42.86 | $42.85 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.28 | 9.823% | $159.5509 | $159.55 | $159.55 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.55 | 3.362% | $21.2409 | $21.24 | $21.25 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.97 | 10.505% | $201.0859 | $201.09 | $201.10 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.38 | 8.231% | $32.8806 | $32.88 | $32.90 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.43 | 11.627% | $13.8752 | $13.88 | $13.90 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.49 | 7.244% | $224.6655 | $224.67 | $224.65 | $224.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $641.00 | $696.1593 | $696.17 | $696.20 | $696.30 | |