| 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 | $40.68 | 5.627% | $42.9691 | $42.97 | $42.95 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.82 | 5.609% | $247.9911 | $247.99 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.48 | 13.221% | $263.2162 | $263.22 | $263.20 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.99 | 7.854% | $56.0733 | $56.07 | $56.05 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.58 | 4.234% | $13.1126 | $13.11 | $13.10 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.83 | 9.223% | $239.0127 | $239.01 | $239.00 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.95 | 4.270% | $226.2138 | $226.21 | $226.20 | $226.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.33 | $1,088.5888 | $1,088.58 | $1,088.50 | $1,088.60 | |