| 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 | 6.234% | $42.8123 | $42.81 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.80 | 8.466% | $215.6304 | $215.63 | $215.65 | $215.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.88 | 13.715% | $132.9101 | $132.91 | $132.90 | $132.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.84 | 13.190% | $269.2111 | $269.21 | $269.20 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.64 | 10.184% | $258.5357 | $258.54 | $258.55 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.70 | 5.377% | $158.8031 | $158.80 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.62 | 7.333% | $198.1582 | $198.16 | $198.15 | $198.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.78 | $1,276.0609 | $1,276.06 | $1,276.05 | $1,276.00 | |