| 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 | $42.89 | 13.706% | $48.7685 | $48.77 | $48.75 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.50 | 5.778% | $205.7382 | $205.74 | $205.75 | $205.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.43 | 9.416% | $45.331 | $45.33 | $45.35 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.76 | 12.356% | $122.1984 | $122.20 | $122.20 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.83 | 10.581% | $35.1979 | $35.20 | $35.20 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.40 | 5.714% | $28.9656 | $28.97 | $28.95 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.30 | 11.180% | $256.0475 | $256.05 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $677.11 | $742.2471 | $742.26 | $742.25 | $742.20 | |