| 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 | $40.84 | 5.213% | $42.969 | $42.97 | $42.95 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.44 | 13.638% | $11.8638 | $11.86 | $11.85 | $11.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.70 | 9.775% | $68.8289 | $68.83 | $68.85 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.88 | 10.171% | $260.9731 | $260.97 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.42 | 12.250% | $83.5365 | $83.54 | $83.55 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.74 | 12.622% | $68.4066 | $68.41 | $68.40 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.77 | 9.787% | $177.6024 | $177.60 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $647.79 | $714.1803 | $714.18 | $714.15 | $714.20 | |