| 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 | $39.29 | 8.226% | $42.522 | $42.52 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.36 | 4.567% | $6.6505 | $6.65 | $6.65 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.93 | 10.854% | $217.1962 | $217.20 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.49 | 8.460% | $240.2281 | $240.23 | $240.25 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.69 | 7.277% | $194.9116 | $194.91 | $194.90 | $194.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.55 | 9.461% | $170.2666 | $170.27 | $170.25 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.30 | 10.299% | $14.6698 | $14.67 | $14.65 | $14.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.61 | $886.4448 | $886.45 | $886.40 | $886.50 | |