| 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 | $39.26 | 8.170% | $42.4675 | $42.47 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.84 | 5.414% | $183.2517 | $183.25 | $183.25 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.72 | 7.837% | $248.8015 | $248.80 | $248.80 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.82 | 6.275% | $217.6725 | $217.67 | $217.65 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.70 | 7.409% | $219.8662 | $219.87 | $219.85 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.73 | 10.290% | $191.6068 | $191.61 | $191.60 | $191.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.63 | 8.439% | $159.0041 | $159.00 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.70 | $1,262.6703 | $1,262.67 | $1,262.60 | $1,262.80 | |