| 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 | $39.40 | 8.532% | $42.7616 | $42.76 | $42.75 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.54 | 3.142% | $234.6893 | $234.69 | $234.70 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.34 | 13.697% | $260.7527 | $260.75 | $260.75 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.28 | 9.855% | $189.2582 | $189.26 | $189.25 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.85 | 11.715% | $147.2962 | $147.30 | $147.30 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.84 | 5.759% | $154.2389 | $154.24 | $154.25 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.49 | 11.487% | $254.7366 | $254.74 | $254.75 | $254.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.74 | $1,283.7335 | $1,283.74 | $1,283.75 | $1,283.80 | |