| 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 | $40.60 | 5.362% | $42.777 | $42.78 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.39 | 12.840% | $117.7937 | $117.79 | $117.80 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.69 | 8.269% | $125.2564 | $125.26 | $125.25 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.32 | 13.789% | $152.8414 | $152.84 | $152.85 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.35 | 9.613% | $37.6521 | $37.65 | $37.65 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.94 | 5.445% | $253.0047 | $253.00 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.77 | 13.235% | $158.2686 | $158.27 | $158.25 | $158.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.06 | $887.5939 | $887.59 | $887.60 | $887.70 | |