| 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 | $40.57 | 8.185% | $43.8907 | $43.89 | $43.90 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.76 | 5.271% | $48.172 | $48.17 | $48.15 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.48 | 7.793% | $42.5567 | $42.56 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.77 | 5.825% | $193.4164 | $193.42 | $193.40 | $193.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.25 | 3.653% | $28.2454 | $28.25 | $28.25 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.80 | 9.359% | $272.0852 | $272.09 | $272.10 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.75 | 11.447% | $14.2095 | $14.21 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $597.38 | $642.5759 | $642.59 | $642.55 | $642.60 | |