| 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 | $38.81 | 8.856% | $42.247 | $42.25 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.34 | 9.128% | $215.3532 | $215.35 | $215.35 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.76 | 8.623% | $49.7059 | $49.71 | $49.70 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.55 | 5.537% | $227.485 | $227.49 | $227.50 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.88 | 9.329% | $52.3467 | $52.35 | $52.35 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.42 | 6.176% | $249.9595 | $249.96 | $249.95 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.76 | 6.813% | $240.0729 | $240.07 | $240.05 | $240.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.52 | $1,077.1702 | $1,077.18 | $1,077.15 | $1,077.20 | |