| 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 | $42.35 | 4.283% | $44.1639 | $44.16 | $44.15 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.32 | 9.416% | $107.5778 | $107.58 | $107.60 | $107.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.37 | 10.168% | $274.7259 | $274.73 | $274.75 | $274.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.73 | 13.246% | $48.39 | $48.39 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.25 | 9.172% | $131.2793 | $131.28 | $131.30 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.34 | 5.228% | $238.1731 | $238.17 | $238.15 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.40 | 4.410% | $48.4462 | $48.45 | $48.45 | $48.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $825.76 | $892.7562 | $892.76 | $892.80 | $892.80 | |