| 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 | $40.27 | 5.524% | $42.4945 | $42.49 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.63 | 8.738% | $257.3067 | $257.31 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.75 | 9.276% | $194.2381 | $194.24 | $194.25 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.96 | 8.533% | $105.2336 | $105.23 | $105.25 | $105.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.47 | 9.594% | $267.9245 | $267.92 | $267.90 | $267.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.50 | 10.723% | $65.8802 | $65.88 | $65.90 | $65.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.49 | 5.513% | $256.9136 | $256.91 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.07 | $1,189.9912 | $1,189.98 | $1,190.00 | $1,189.90 | |