| 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 | $40.62 | 5.745% | $42.9536 | $42.95 | $42.95 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.70 | 6.172% | $215.2106 | $215.21 | $215.20 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.83 | 6.333% | $179.522 | $179.52 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.90 | 12.377% | $240.3744 | $240.37 | $240.35 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.68 | 8.758% | $270.4594 | $270.46 | $270.45 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.34 | 7.720% | $245.9678 | $245.97 | $245.95 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.30 | 3.781% | $66.7312 | $66.73 | $66.75 | $66.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,167.37 | $1,261.2190 | $1,261.21 | $1,261.15 | $1,261.30 | |