| 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 | $40.77 | 5.155% | $42.8717 | $42.87 | $42.85 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.74 | 9.536% | $272.4598 | $272.46 | $272.45 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.38 | 8.598% | $162.2237 | $162.22 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.60 | 10.586% | $267.1758 | $267.18 | $267.20 | $267.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.30 | 5.229% | $23.4661 | $23.47 | $23.45 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.37 | 6.247% | $176.7631 | $176.76 | $176.75 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.99 | 8.730% | $110.8937 | $110.89 | $110.90 | $110.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $971.15 | $1,055.8539 | $1,055.85 | $1,055.80 | $1,056.00 | |