| 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 | $39.98 | 7.225% | $42.8686 | $42.87 | $42.85 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.26 | 4.662% | $221.1089 | $221.11 | $221.10 | $221.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.91 | 9.606% | $97.4507 | $97.45 | $97.45 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.81 | 5.535% | $240.4193 | $240.42 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.30 | 9.873% | $5.8233 | $5.82 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.32 | 5.755% | $121.9567 | $121.96 | $121.95 | $122.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.61 | 10.852% | $13.9784 | $13.98 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $701.19 | $743.6059 | $743.61 | $743.55 | $743.70 | |