| 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 | 5.362% | $42.9561 | $42.96 | $42.95 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.80 | 3.639% | $99.2862 | $99.29 | $99.30 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.93 | 3.185% | $194.9474 | $194.95 | $194.95 | $194.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.81 | 10.225% | $195.9911 | $195.99 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.28 | 10.806% | $257.3802 | $257.38 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.45 | 9.794% | $145.4222 | $145.42 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.38 | 4.302% | $227.7747 | $227.77 | $227.75 | $227.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.42 | $1,163.7579 | $1,163.76 | $1,163.75 | $1,163.80 | |