| 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 | $40.89 | 5.783% | $43.2547 | $43.25 | $43.25 | $43.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.90 | 8.458% | $42.1902 | $42.19 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.74 | 6.206% | $260.9906 | $260.99 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.92 | 11.238% | $244.6346 | $244.63 | $244.65 | $244.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.45 | 4.871% | $258.4546 | $258.45 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.38 | 11.298% | $112.8339 | $112.83 | $112.85 | $112.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.66 | 5.752% | $136.0605 | $136.06 | $136.05 | $136.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,021.94 | $1,098.4191 | $1,098.40 | $1,098.45 | $1,098.50 | |