| 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 | $39.65 | 7.518% | $42.6309 | $42.63 | $42.65 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.59 | 7.670% | $257.9666 | $257.97 | $257.95 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.31 | 7.104% | $194.1903 | $194.19 | $194.20 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.90 | 8.289% | $231.6302 | $231.63 | $231.65 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.86 | 7.596% | $196.75 | $196.75 | $196.75 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.69 | 9.273% | $92.5433 | $92.54 | $92.55 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.64 | 8.418% | $62.4921 | $62.49 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $999.64 | $1,078.2034 | $1,078.20 | $1,078.25 | $1,078.20 | |