| 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 | $40.53 | 7.566% | $43.5965 | $43.60 | $43.60 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.50 | 6.376% | $31.3809 | $31.38 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.74 | 7.460% | $247.9532 | $247.95 | $247.95 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.44 | 10.817% | $271.9892 | $271.99 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.25 | 12.777% | $20.5818 | $20.58 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.94 | 6.305% | $9.5037 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.78 | 6.288% | $217.6566 | $217.66 | $217.65 | $217.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.18 | $842.6619 | $842.66 | $842.70 | $842.80 | |