| 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 | $40.25 | 6.433% | $42.8393 | $42.84 | $42.85 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.49 | 12.751% | $227.182 | $227.18 | $227.20 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.57 | 10.299% | $219.0207 | $219.02 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.67 | 9.508% | $237.271 | $237.27 | $237.25 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.88 | 10.566% | $38.5654 | $38.57 | $38.55 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.84 | 8.595% | $53.0378 | $53.04 | $53.05 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.58 | 3.234% | $252.4897 | $252.49 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $985.28 | $1,070.4059 | $1,070.41 | $1,070.40 | $1,070.40 | |