| 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 | $38.78 | 9.625% | $42.5126 | $42.51 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.77 | 10.799% | $97.2483 | $97.25 | $97.25 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.41 | 10.174% | $195.4597 | $195.46 | $195.45 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.62 | 10.844% | $90.4709 | $90.47 | $90.45 | $90.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.58 | 8.440% | $270.6446 | $270.64 | $270.65 | $270.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.54 | 8.767% | $81.0749 | $81.07 | $81.05 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.87 | 13.856% | $244.6424 | $244.64 | $244.65 | $244.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $924.57 | $1,022.0534 | $1,022.04 | $1,022.00 | $1,022.00 | |