| 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 | $40.49 | 5.630% | $42.7696 | $42.77 | $42.75 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.83 | 6.549% | $30.7181 | $30.72 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.49 | 7.612% | $216.8274 | $216.83 | $216.85 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.34 | 9.372% | $177.5545 | $177.55 | $177.55 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.92 | 13.490% | $218.9449 | $218.94 | $218.95 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.80 | 13.157% | $88.0361 | $88.04 | $88.05 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.91 | 5.775% | $227.3211 | $227.32 | $227.30 | $227.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.78 | $1,002.1717 | $1,002.17 | $1,002.15 | $1,002.10 | |