| 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 | $42.89 | 9.780% | $47.0846 | $47.08 | $47.10 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.79 | 9.358% | $42.42 | $42.42 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.28 | 4.851% | $189.0254 | $189.03 | $189.05 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.50 | 4.273% | $215.3237 | $215.32 | $215.30 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.48 | 4.515% | $155.1839 | $155.18 | $155.20 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.80 | 7.630% | $264.5545 | $264.55 | $264.55 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.74 | 7.507% | $107.2275 | $107.23 | $107.25 | $107.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.48 | $1,020.8196 | $1,020.81 | $1,020.85 | $1,020.80 | |