| 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 | $39.52 | 7.634% | $42.537 | $42.54 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.32 | 12.548% | $207.4485 | $207.45 | $207.45 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.78 | 10.842% | $31.9003 | $31.90 | $31.90 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.83 | 11.134% | $160.9554 | $160.96 | $160.95 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.35 | 4.525% | $41.1306 | $41.13 | $41.15 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.94 | 3.751% | $220.9274 | $220.93 | $220.95 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.44 | 12.816% | $109.9279 | $109.93 | $109.95 | $109.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $747.18 | $814.8271 | $814.84 | $814.90 | $814.70 | |