| 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 | 10.335% | $42.479 | $42.48 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.90 | 5.712% | $134.1485 | $134.15 | $134.15 | $134.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.25 | 5.737% | $158.8698 | $158.87 | $158.85 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.45 | 12.817% | $219.3727 | $219.37 | $219.35 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.43 | 10.225% | $95.2675 | $95.27 | $95.25 | $95.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.55 | 8.743% | $216.9967 | $217.00 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.85 | 10.174% | $76.9565 | $76.96 | $76.95 | $77.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.93 | $944.0907 | $944.10 | $944.05 | $944.20 | |