| 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 | $41.36 | 3.572% | $42.8374 | $42.84 | $42.85 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.36 | 6.467% | $170.7305 | $170.73 | $170.75 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.81 | 8.351% | $175.3228 | $175.32 | $175.30 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.74 | 12.277% | $228.7532 | $228.75 | $228.75 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.78 | 6.131% | $118.6332 | $118.63 | $118.65 | $118.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.30 | 5.675% | $152.489 | $152.49 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.57 | 9.600% | $250.5127 | $250.51 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.92 | $1,139.2788 | $1,139.27 | $1,139.30 | $1,139.20 | |