| 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 | $38.57 | 9.600% | $42.2727 | $42.27 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.49 | 12.277% | $163.3518 | $163.35 | $163.35 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.99 | 13.338% | $164.3288 | $164.33 | $164.35 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.78 | 12.679% | $103.4168 | $103.42 | $103.40 | $103.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.74 | 9.872% | $98.5991 | $98.60 | $98.60 | $98.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.76 | 5.670% | $244.9008 | $244.90 | $244.90 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.32 | 9.317% | $60.4742 | $60.47 | $60.45 | $60.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.65 | $877.3442 | $877.34 | $877.30 | $877.40 | |