| 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 | $42.75 | 8.125% | $46.2234 | $46.22 | $46.20 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.99 | 12.309% | $263.9149 | $263.91 | $263.90 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.61 | 9.532% | $228.4947 | $228.49 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.54 | 11.854% | $48.7012 | $48.70 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.49 | 10.633% | $143.2587 | $143.26 | $143.25 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.50 | 4.596% | $7.8447 | $7.84 | $7.85 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.60 | 10.414% | $231.4277 | $231.43 | $231.45 | $231.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.48 | $969.8653 | $969.85 | $969.85 | $969.80 | |