| 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 | $41.35 | 3.683% | $42.8729 | $42.87 | $42.85 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.69 | 5.740% | $32.4516 | $32.45 | $32.45 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.50 | 10.438% | $125.3471 | $125.35 | $125.35 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.78 | 8.505% | $259.0882 | $259.09 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.29 | 6.480% | $50.3544 | $50.35 | $50.35 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.53 | 11.110% | $98.3657 | $98.37 | $98.35 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.67 | 7.641% | $259.0596 | $259.06 | $259.05 | $259.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.81 | $867.5395 | $867.54 | $867.50 | $867.70 | |