| 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 | $39.27 | 11.824% | $43.9133 | $43.91 | $43.90 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.91 | 5.406% | $210.7171 | $210.72 | $210.70 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.39 | 10.129% | $250.4223 | $250.42 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.48 | 8.455% | $74.27 | $74.27 | $74.25 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.94 | 7.558% | $161.2725 | $161.27 | $161.25 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.33 | 12.110% | $279.5239 | $279.52 | $279.50 | $279.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.63 | 5.297% | $257.5881 | $257.59 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.95 | $1,277.7072 | $1,277.70 | $1,277.60 | $1,277.70 | |