| 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 | $40.30 | 6.858% | $43.0638 | $43.06 | $43.05 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.58 | 11.572% | $33.003 | $33.00 | $33.00 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.68 | 5.688% | $47.2214 | $47.22 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.84 | 13.848% | $278.7454 | $278.75 | $278.75 | $278.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.67 | 9.390% | $259.9872 | $259.99 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.55 | 11.489% | $241.4294 | $241.43 | $241.45 | $241.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.74 | 8.535% | $245.0069 | $245.01 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.36 | $1,148.4571 | $1,148.46 | $1,148.45 | $1,148.40 | |