| 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 | $40.40 | 6.129% | $42.8761 | $42.88 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.67 | 5.306% | $118.6483 | $118.65 | $118.65 | $118.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.73 | 7.288% | $253.9829 | $253.98 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.67 | 3.296% | $175.2623 | $175.26 | $175.25 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.50 | 12.366% | $280.3532 | $280.35 | $280.35 | $280.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.34 | 5.220% | $14.0363 | $14.04 | $14.05 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.73 | 11.318% | $58.698 | $58.70 | $58.70 | $58.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $875.04 | $943.8571 | $943.86 | $943.90 | $943.90 | |