| 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 | $39.40 | 7.777% | $42.4641 | $42.46 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.27 | 8.808% | $101.4852 | $101.49 | $101.50 | $101.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.73 | 3.458% | $246.9853 | $246.99 | $247.00 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.30 | 10.309% | $85.2689 | $85.27 | $85.25 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.35 | 10.662% | $248.2702 | $248.27 | $248.25 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.26 | 5.630% | $155.5507 | $155.55 | $155.55 | $155.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.98 | 3.313% | $81.5966 | $81.60 | $81.60 | $81.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.29 | $961.6210 | $961.63 | $961.60 | $961.80 | |