| 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 | $42.27 | 5.285% | $44.504 | $44.50 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.29 | 10.381% | $73.1716 | $73.17 | $73.15 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.33 | 13.703% | $224.3701 | $224.37 | $224.35 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.43 | 5.424% | $79.5213 | $79.52 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.64 | 3.279% | $248.5306 | $248.53 | $248.55 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.98 | 10.376% | $148.9855 | $148.99 | $149.00 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.32 | 10.300% | $263.97 | $263.97 | $263.95 | $264.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $996.26 | $1,083.0531 | $1,083.05 | $1,083.00 | $1,083.10 | |