| 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 | $39.80 | 7.472% | $42.7739 | $42.77 | $42.75 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.38 | 7.122% | $161.0901 | $161.09 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.62 | 5.564% | $22.8229 | $22.82 | $22.80 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.81 | 8.346% | $261.9915 | $261.99 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.41 | 12.771% | $267.7296 | $267.73 | $267.75 | $267.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.32 | 11.225% | $84.8869 | $84.89 | $84.90 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.91 | 9.169% | $226.9733 | $226.97 | $226.95 | $227.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $975.25 | $1,068.2682 | $1,068.26 | $1,068.25 | $1,068.30 | |