| 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 | $38.35 | 11.749% | $42.8557 | $42.86 | $42.85 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.65 | 12.463% | $217.7846 | $217.78 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.57 | 9.301% | $30.1343 | $30.13 | $30.15 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.66 | 6.169% | $152.5224 | $152.52 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.27 | 5.822% | $262.7243 | $262.72 | $262.70 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.28 | 5.778% | $135.692 | $135.69 | $135.70 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.96 | 4.394% | $257.8114 | $257.81 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,026.74 | $1,099.5247 | $1,099.51 | $1,099.50 | $1,099.50 | |