| 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 | $40.53 | 5.791% | $42.8771 | $42.88 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.52 | 9.749% | $177.2666 | $177.27 | $177.25 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.87 | 5.784% | $68.6221 | $68.62 | $68.60 | $68.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.35 | 5.466% | $127.983 | $127.98 | $128.00 | $128.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.80 | 6.474% | $185.0518 | $185.05 | $185.05 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.76 | 7.325% | $213.3192 | $213.32 | $213.30 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.41 | 4.352% | $136.0854 | $136.09 | $136.10 | $136.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $891.24 | $951.2052 | $951.21 | $951.20 | $951.30 | |