| 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 | $38.98 | 8.845% | $42.4278 | $42.43 | $42.45 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.28 | 12.773% | $236.0113 | $236.01 | $236.00 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.79 | 3.536% | $74.3285 | $74.33 | $74.35 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.41 | 10.643% | $155.3538 | $155.35 | $155.35 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.25 | 9.357% | $30.8934 | $30.89 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.41 | 11.583% | $279.415 | $279.42 | $279.40 | $279.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.92 | 6.391% | $86.0916 | $86.09 | $86.10 | $86.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.04 | $904.5214 | $904.52 | $904.55 | $904.50 | |