| 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 | $38.66 | 9.248% | $42.2353 | $42.24 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.50 | 9.170% | $236.3531 | $236.35 | $236.35 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.79 | 7.592% | $264.4504 | $264.45 | $264.45 | $264.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.50 | 6.815% | $87.0542 | $87.05 | $87.05 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.62 | 13.276% | $60.7386 | $60.74 | $60.75 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.82 | 6.102% | $163.2061 | $163.21 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.85 | 4.434% | $255.7066 | $255.71 | $255.70 | $255.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,034.74 | $1,109.7443 | $1,109.75 | $1,109.75 | $1,109.80 | |