| 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 | $37.99 | 11.800% | $42.4728 | $42.47 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.47 | 6.604% | $66.5955 | $66.60 | $66.60 | $66.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.77 | 11.421% | $249.3268 | $249.33 | $249.35 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.52 | 8.341% | $233.4965 | $233.50 | $233.50 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.70 | 10.874% | $194.8056 | $194.81 | $194.80 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.73 | 9.370% | $252.3494 | $252.35 | $252.35 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.91 | 8.775% | $232.6806 | $232.68 | $232.70 | $232.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,160.09 | $1,271.7272 | $1,271.74 | $1,271.75 | $1,271.70 | |