| 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 | $38.67 | 9.744% | $42.438 | $42.44 | $42.45 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.58 | 7.392% | $37.1362 | $37.14 | $37.15 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.41 | 5.287% | $130.9876 | $130.99 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.89 | 11.779% | $145.1897 | $145.19 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.39 | 4.867% | $8.7983 | $8.80 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.67 | 3.237% | $71.9252 | $71.93 | $71.95 | $71.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.59 | 9.786% | $53.345 | $53.35 | $53.35 | $53.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $454.20 | $489.8200 | $489.84 | $489.90 | $489.70 | |