| 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 | $39.93 | 7.675% | $42.9946 | $42.99 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.57 | 7.474% | $86.5918 | $86.59 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.35 | 11.673% | $157.8498 | $157.85 | $157.85 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.76 | 6.510% | $264.9543 | $264.95 | $264.95 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.60 | 12.856% | $17.6055 | $17.61 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.75 | 10.793% | $138.2143 | $138.21 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.95 | 4.384% | $235.8556 | $235.86 | $235.85 | $235.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.91 | $944.0659 | $944.06 | $944.05 | $944.10 | |