| 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 | $40.92 | 4.164% | $42.6239 | $42.62 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.99 | 8.252% | $32.4648 | $32.46 | $32.45 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.99 | 9.425% | $253.8551 | $253.86 | $253.85 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.68 | 8.287% | $250.8793 | $250.88 | $250.90 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.78 | 3.786% | $99.4062 | $99.41 | $99.40 | $99.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.52 | 4.462% | $191.7087 | $191.71 | $191.70 | $191.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.97 | 8.738% | $88.0452 | $88.05 | $88.05 | $88.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.85 | $958.9832 | $958.99 | $958.95 | $959.00 | |