| 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 | $38.50 | 10.678% | $42.611 | $42.61 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.39 | 4.787% | $58.0415 | $58.04 | $58.05 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.80 | 13.509% | $199.5488 | $199.55 | $199.55 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.73 | 11.371% | $263.6486 | $263.65 | $263.65 | $263.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.54 | 7.840% | $181.7535 | $181.75 | $181.75 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.96 | 8.322% | $176.5215 | $176.52 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.77 | 9.506% | $68.7369 | $68.74 | $68.75 | $68.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.69 | $990.8618 | $990.86 | $990.85 | $990.70 | |