| 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 | $40.29 | 5.479% | $42.4975 | $42.50 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.54 | 8.417% | $216.3353 | $216.34 | $216.35 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.60 | 3.194% | $38.8009 | $38.80 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.40 | 11.497% | $82.9538 | $82.95 | $82.95 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.82 | 12.255% | $281.558 | $281.56 | $281.55 | $281.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.59 | 6.637% | $187.2439 | $187.24 | $187.25 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.27 | 3.411% | $17.8591 | $17.86 | $17.85 | $17.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.51 | $867.2485 | $867.25 | $867.25 | $867.30 | |