| 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 | $37.81 | 12.402% | $42.4992 | $42.50 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.55 | 3.127% | $79.975 | $79.98 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.93 | 10.313% | $142.2266 | $142.23 | $142.25 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.71 | 9.834% | $208.3661 | $208.37 | $208.35 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.88 | 10.432% | $277.0518 | $277.05 | $277.05 | $277.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.50 | 6.714% | $187.2831 | $187.28 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.98 | 10.404% | $11.0183 | $11.02 | $11.00 | $11.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.36 | $948.4201 | $948.43 | $948.45 | $948.50 | |