| 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 | $38.79 | 12.581% | $43.6702 | $43.67 | $43.65 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.63 | 12.281% | $248.8484 | $248.85 | $248.85 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.42 | 12.126% | $271.8158 | $271.82 | $271.80 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.42 | 9.390% | $186.4224 | $186.42 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.72 | 10.432% | $211.7202 | $211.72 | $211.70 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.99 | 4.530% | $148.4221 | $148.42 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.80 | 10.631% | $145.8117 | $145.81 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.77 | $1,256.7108 | $1,256.71 | $1,256.60 | $1,256.60 | |