| 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 | $42.32 | 3.565% | $43.8287 | $43.83 | $43.85 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.45 | 6.843% | $121.2134 | $121.21 | $121.20 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.63 | 12.744% | $280.3154 | $280.32 | $280.30 | $280.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.67 | 7.381% | $78.0338 | $78.03 | $78.05 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.34 | 10.423% | $50.0658 | $50.07 | $50.05 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.73 | 9.553% | $224.2879 | $224.29 | $224.30 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.62 | 12.414% | $252.5043 | $252.50 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $951.76 | $1,050.2493 | $1,050.25 | $1,050.25 | $1,050.20 | |