| 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 | $40.75 | 4.273% | $42.4912 | $42.49 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.63 | 6.159% | $170.5232 | $170.52 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.90 | 8.787% | $7.5063 | $7.51 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.34 | 11.359% | $277.6625 | $277.66 | $277.65 | $277.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.63 | 8.302% | $201.041 | $201.04 | $201.05 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.39 | 5.254% | $80.4035 | $80.40 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.71 | 4.483% | $143.8835 | $143.88 | $143.90 | $143.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.35 | $923.5112 | $923.50 | $923.50 | $923.50 | |