| 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 | $40.73 | 5.492% | $42.9669 | $42.97 | $42.95 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.74 | 4.356% | $10.1643 | $10.16 | $10.15 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.38 | 11.527% | $197.8266 | $197.83 | $197.85 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.79 | 10.799% | $146.022 | $146.02 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.53 | 3.336% | $51.1823 | $51.18 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.50 | 7.420% | $106.8829 | $106.88 | $106.90 | $106.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.69 | 7.672% | $236.5446 | $236.54 | $236.55 | $236.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $728.36 | $791.5896 | $791.58 | $791.60 | $791.60 | |