| 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 | $39.36 | 8.614% | $42.7505 | $42.75 | $42.75 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.50 | 11.843% | $273.4561 | $273.46 | $273.45 | $273.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.66 | 6.763% | $142.6994 | $142.70 | $142.70 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.78 | 7.499% | $192.1867 | $192.19 | $192.20 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.91 | 10.831% | $222.6706 | $222.67 | $222.65 | $222.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.59 | 9.773% | $219.0959 | $219.10 | $219.10 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.71 | 7.164% | $159.3636 | $159.36 | $159.35 | $159.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.51 | $1,252.2228 | $1,252.23 | $1,252.20 | $1,252.40 | |