| 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 | $40.87 | 4.424% | $42.6781 | $42.68 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.79 | 4.809% | $75.2424 | $75.24 | $75.25 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.47 | 8.545% | $147.0459 | $147.05 | $147.05 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.34 | 4.515% | $230.2884 | $230.29 | $230.30 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.29 | 12.484% | $55.4434 | $55.44 | $55.45 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.43 | 6.486% | $23.8848 | $23.88 | $23.90 | $23.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.79 | 7.719% | $247.5275 | $247.53 | $247.55 | $247.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.98 | $822.1105 | $822.11 | $822.20 | $822.00 | |