| 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 | $40.51 | 5.553% | $42.7595 | $42.76 | $42.75 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.26 | 8.788% | $70.995 | $71.00 | $71.00 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.98 | 3.302% | $159.0644 | $159.06 | $159.05 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.33 | 3.576% | $253.0672 | $253.07 | $253.05 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.47 | 5.654% | $125.1683 | $125.17 | $125.15 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.33 | 6.456% | $178.1328 | $178.13 | $178.15 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.56 | 11.245% | $160.8158 | $160.82 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $934.44 | $990.0030 | $990.01 | $989.95 | $990.10 | |