| 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 | $40.50 | 5.190% | $42.602 | $42.60 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.77 | 12.227% | $223.0736 | $223.07 | $223.05 | $223.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.97 | 3.850% | $235.7083 | $235.71 | $235.70 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.56 | 10.562% | $49.2664 | $49.27 | $49.25 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.50 | 9.371% | $16.9525 | $16.95 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.57 | 8.140% | $267.7222 | $267.72 | $267.70 | $267.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.66 | 9.423% | $58.7164 | $58.72 | $58.70 | $58.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $827.53 | $894.0414 | $894.04 | $893.95 | $894.10 | |