| 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 | 8.588% | $42.7402 | $42.74 | $42.75 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.43 | 11.481% | $211.1785 | $211.18 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.69 | 3.395% | $257.133 | $257.13 | $257.15 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.67 | 9.366% | $174.6247 | $174.62 | $174.60 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.48 | 5.489% | $237.8566 | $237.86 | $237.85 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.80 | 9.185% | $91.497 | $91.50 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.36 | 6.270% | $73.7089 | $73.71 | $73.70 | $73.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.79 | $1,088.7389 | $1,088.74 | $1,088.75 | $1,088.70 | |