| 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 | $38.49 | 9.779% | $42.2539 | $42.25 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.73 | 10.491% | $264.8801 | $264.88 | $264.90 | $264.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.72 | 5.426% | $42.9295 | $42.93 | $42.95 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.71 | 7.636% | $26.5969 | $26.60 | $26.60 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.41 | 3.252% | $139.8135 | $139.81 | $139.80 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.62 | 4.428% | $212.6363 | $212.64 | $212.65 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.61 | 4.687% | $198.497 | $198.50 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.29 | $927.6072 | $927.61 | $927.65 | $927.60 | |