| 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 | $40.38 | 5.413% | $42.5658 | $42.57 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.27 | 6.786% | $218.1318 | $218.13 | $218.15 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.84 | 11.413% | $59.9848 | $59.98 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.56 | 9.597% | $29.109 | $29.11 | $29.10 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.50 | 8.724% | $170.1531 | $170.15 | $170.15 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.43 | 7.300% | $268.7114 | $268.71 | $268.70 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.30 | 11.265% | $217.3005 | $217.30 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $927.28 | $1,005.9564 | $1,005.95 | $1,005.95 | $1,006.00 | |