| 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 | $42.33 | 3.172% | $43.6727 | $43.67 | $43.65 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.51 | 9.637% | $40.0285 | $40.03 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.84 | 6.385% | $27.4899 | $27.49 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.60 | 8.137% | $179.0749 | $179.07 | $179.05 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.40 | 10.274% | $194.5233 | $194.52 | $194.50 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.45 | 10.239% | $159.2402 | $159.24 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.64 | 12.804% | $240.9945 | $240.99 | $241.00 | $241.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.77 | $885.0240 | $885.01 | $885.00 | $885.00 | |