| 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 | $38.84 | 8.776% | $42.2486 | $42.25 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.38 | 8.775% | $52.6253 | $52.63 | $52.65 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.64 | 7.364% | $164.954 | $164.95 | $164.95 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.77 | 7.528% | $97.6032 | $97.60 | $97.60 | $97.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.82 | 9.478% | $252.6971 | $252.70 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.86 | 5.391% | $172.6937 | $172.69 | $172.70 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.40 | 8.226% | $28.5717 | $28.57 | $28.55 | $28.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $752.71 | $811.3936 | $811.39 | $811.40 | $811.40 | |