| 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 | $40.31 | 5.408% | $42.49 | $42.49 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.75 | 4.235% | $133.1602 | $133.16 | $133.15 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.35 | 3.470% | $177.2958 | $177.30 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.40 | 10.715% | $115.5865 | $115.59 | $115.60 | $115.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.25 | 9.165% | $102.888 | $102.89 | $102.90 | $102.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.28 | 9.685% | $182.3842 | $182.38 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.40 | 3.261% | $238.946 | $238.95 | $238.95 | $238.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $935.74 | $992.7507 | $992.76 | $992.80 | $992.80 | |