| 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 | $40.70 | 5.180% | $42.8083 | $42.81 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.89 | 3.702% | $53.811 | $53.81 | $53.80 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.78 | 12.696% | $38.0687 | $38.07 | $38.05 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.55 | 8.744% | $157.1895 | $157.19 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.79 | 12.245% | $237.7237 | $237.72 | $237.70 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.38 | 7.140% | $124.6895 | $124.69 | $124.70 | $124.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.43 | 8.741% | $249.4845 | $249.48 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $828.52 | $903.7752 | $903.77 | $903.75 | $903.80 | |