| 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 | $38.51 | 9.765% | $42.2705 | $42.27 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.69 | 8.522% | $242.7529 | $242.75 | $242.75 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.90 | 12.853% | $206.4081 | $206.41 | $206.40 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.48 | 10.787% | $165.6044 | $165.60 | $165.60 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.85 | 12.759% | $212.9454 | $212.95 | $212.95 | $212.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.55 | 4.368% | $66.3259 | $66.33 | $66.35 | $66.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.63 | 11.117% | $48.4803 | $48.48 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $890.61 | $984.7875 | $984.79 | $984.80 | $984.80 | |