| 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 | $39.97 | 6.328% | $42.4993 | $42.50 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.77 | 8.377% | $201.332 | $201.33 | $201.35 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.36 | 8.794% | $160.3188 | $160.32 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.65 | 11.826% | $272.464 | $272.46 | $272.45 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.45 | 3.382% | $65.5959 | $65.60 | $65.60 | $65.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.77 | 9.204% | $69.6394 | $69.64 | $69.65 | $69.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.86 | 12.718% | $129.4679 | $129.47 | $129.45 | $129.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $858.83 | $941.3173 | $941.32 | $941.30 | $941.30 | |