| 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 | $38.90 | 8.860% | $42.3465 | $42.35 | $42.35 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.74 | 6.648% | $211.9522 | $211.95 | $211.95 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.67 | 11.773% | $258.9445 | $258.94 | $258.95 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.38 | 10.578% | $158.5467 | $158.55 | $158.55 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.50 | 9.416% | $80.4208 | $80.42 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.85 | 11.738% | $57.9362 | $57.94 | $57.95 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.78 | 9.265% | $174.5836 | $174.58 | $174.60 | $174.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.82 | $984.7305 | $984.73 | $984.75 | $984.60 | |