| 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 | $38.46 | 10.486% | $42.4929 | $42.49 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.55 | 10.660% | $183.1976 | $183.20 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.45 | 12.846% | $30.9762 | $30.98 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.43 | 12.654% | $82.7218 | $82.72 | $82.70 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.72 | 5.146% | $91.1826 | $91.18 | $91.20 | $91.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.55 | 9.246% | $252.9591 | $252.96 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.98 | 5.288% | $151.5937 | $151.59 | $151.60 | $151.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $767.14 | $835.1239 | $835.12 | $835.15 | $835.20 | |