| 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 | $40.29 | 5.361% | $42.4499 | $42.45 | $42.45 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.67 | 11.732% | $119.1845 | $119.18 | $119.20 | $119.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.76 | 6.635% | $184.2226 | $184.22 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.40 | 3.106% | $23.0957 | $23.10 | $23.10 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.79 | 8.367% | $246.8492 | $246.85 | $246.85 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.90 | 4.545% | $258.1216 | $258.12 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.51 | 9.827% | $205.9366 | $205.94 | $205.95 | $205.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.32 | $1,079.8601 | $1,079.86 | $1,079.85 | $1,079.70 | |