| 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 | $39.95 | 5.622% | $42.196 | $42.20 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.79 | 9.863% | $272.2295 | $272.23 | $272.25 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.34 | 13.356% | $257.7035 | $257.70 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.76 | 8.279% | $268.2721 | $268.27 | $268.25 | $268.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.83 | 11.525% | $131.4099 | $131.41 | $131.40 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.50 | 3.502% | $72.9689 | $72.97 | $72.95 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.54 | 5.171% | $54.2051 | $54.21 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.71 | $1,098.9850 | $1,098.99 | $1,098.95 | $1,099.00 | |