| 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 | $38.35 | 9.645% | $42.0489 | $42.05 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.67 | 8.200% | $267.9789 | $267.98 | $268.00 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.74 | 10.752% | $48.4429 | $48.44 | $48.45 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.38 | 6.427% | $222.8369 | $222.84 | $222.85 | $222.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.48 | 13.498% | $227.5408 | $227.54 | $227.55 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.76 | 12.362% | $57.035 | $57.04 | $57.05 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.63 | 4.774% | $212.3036 | $212.30 | $212.30 | $212.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $993.01 | $1,078.1870 | $1,078.19 | $1,078.25 | $1,078.00 | |