| 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 | $40.55 | 5.652% | $42.8419 | $42.84 | $42.85 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.35 | 11.125% | $105.9577 | $105.96 | $105.95 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.52 | 3.223% | $200.7894 | $200.79 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.53 | 12.385% | $271.4435 | $271.44 | $271.45 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.73 | 13.865% | $155.6876 | $155.69 | $155.70 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.99 | 6.674% | $164.2673 | $164.27 | $164.25 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.87 | 8.796% | $256.6171 | $256.62 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.54 | $1,197.6045 | $1,197.61 | $1,197.60 | $1,197.60 | |