| 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 | $40.74 | 6.398% | $43.3465 | $43.35 | $43.35 | $43.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.30 | 7.811% | $20.8075 | $20.81 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.44 | 5.140% | $206.537 | $206.54 | $206.55 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.90 | 6.845% | $252.0474 | $252.05 | $252.05 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.71 | 12.681% | $273.4881 | $273.49 | $273.50 | $273.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.75 | 9.594% | $159.7333 | $159.73 | $159.75 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.81 | 8.694% | $186.7472 | $186.75 | $186.75 | $186.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.65 | $1,142.7070 | $1,142.72 | $1,142.75 | $1,142.50 | |