| 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 | $38.58 | 7.500% | $41.4735 | $41.47 | $41.45 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.29 | 4.679% | $90.3275 | $90.33 | $90.35 | $90.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.44 | 13.698% | $201.7457 | $201.75 | $201.75 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.68 | 6.575% | $251.176 | $251.18 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.98 | 8.690% | $140.1884 | $140.19 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.98 | 8.368% | $227.5511 | $227.55 | $227.55 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.37 | 6.246% | $127.8883 | $127.89 | $127.90 | $127.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $997.32 | $1,080.3505 | $1,080.36 | $1,080.40 | $1,080.40 | |