| 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 | $40.98 | 3.706% | $42.4987 | $42.50 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.44 | 11.649% | $231.6047 | $231.60 | $231.60 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.70 | 8.546% | $214.5954 | $214.60 | $214.60 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.69 | 10.591% | $98.0832 | $98.08 | $98.10 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.88 | 12.115% | $201.6725 | $201.67 | $201.65 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.69 | 3.475% | $87.633 | $87.63 | $87.65 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.36 | 3.841% | $81.3698 | $81.37 | $81.35 | $81.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.74 | $957.4573 | $957.45 | $957.45 | $957.50 | |