| 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 | $40.48 | 5.174% | $42.5744 | $42.57 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.49 | 8.873% | $118.1163 | $118.12 | $118.10 | $118.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.88 | 11.154% | $245.517 | $245.52 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.98 | 4.364% | $136.696 | $136.70 | $136.70 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.66 | 4.135% | $50.6721 | $50.67 | $50.65 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.34 | 10.595% | $67.839 | $67.84 | $67.85 | $67.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.26 | 3.552% | $240.5099 | $240.51 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $843.09 | $901.9247 | $901.93 | $901.85 | $901.90 | |