| 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 | $38.36 | 11.454% | $42.7538 | $42.75 | $42.75 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.88 | 5.526% | $132.8361 | $132.84 | $132.85 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.90 | 4.235% | $83.2838 | $83.28 | $83.30 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.70 | 13.627% | $236.0033 | $236.00 | $236.00 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.29 | 3.717% | $257.5189 | $257.52 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.28 | 12.753% | $185.2306 | $185.23 | $185.25 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.57 | 4.743% | $158.759 | $158.76 | $158.75 | $158.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.98 | $1,096.3855 | $1,096.38 | $1,096.40 | $1,096.40 | |