| 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 | $38.73 | 9.487% | $42.4043 | $42.40 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.63 | 6.441% | $241.2272 | $241.23 | $241.25 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.28 | 8.599% | $174.0625 | $174.06 | $174.05 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.79 | 5.170% | $83.9151 | $83.92 | $83.90 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.28 | 8.473% | $46.9471 | $46.95 | $46.95 | $46.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.33 | 9.375% | $227.8609 | $227.86 | $227.85 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.74 | 5.813% | $152.0956 | $152.10 | $152.10 | $152.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.78 | $968.5127 | $968.52 | $968.50 | $968.50 | |