| 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 | $39.87 | 5.463% | $42.0481 | $42.05 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.48 | 8.496% | $245.7217 | $245.72 | $245.70 | $245.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.73 | 8.720% | $9.4913 | $9.49 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.62 | 8.498% | $235.0284 | $235.03 | $235.05 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.50 | 6.184% | $235.1976 | $235.20 | $235.20 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.69 | 9.512% | $93.8408 | $93.84 | $93.85 | $93.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.93 | 4.462% | $161.843 | $161.84 | $161.85 | $161.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $953.82 | $1,023.1709 | $1,023.17 | $1,023.20 | $1,023.00 | |