| 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 | $40.87 | 5.585% | $43.1526 | $43.15 | $43.15 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.95 | 7.487% | $247.1664 | $247.17 | $247.15 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.51 | 9.839% | $71.9555 | $71.96 | $71.95 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.51 | 6.507% | $120.8961 | $120.90 | $120.90 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.69 | 11.207% | $264.3279 | $264.33 | $264.35 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.49 | 9.707% | $208.9809 | $208.98 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.39 | 10.807% | $251.964 | $251.96 | $251.95 | $252.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,105.41 | $1,208.4434 | $1,208.45 | $1,208.45 | $1,208.60 | |