| 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 | $40.57 | 4.124% | $42.2431 | $42.24 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.83 | 8.275% | $232.6072 | $232.61 | $232.60 | $232.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.27 | 8.836% | $76.4791 | $76.48 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.84 | 12.145% | $128.7873 | $128.79 | $128.80 | $128.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.32 | 3.424% | $79.9674 | $79.97 | $79.95 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.90 | 11.413% | $130.2418 | $130.24 | $130.25 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.52 | 9.818% | $88.4255 | $88.43 | $88.45 | $88.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $715.25 | $778.7514 | $778.76 | $778.80 | $778.70 | |