| 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 | $39.91 | 6.450% | $42.4842 | $42.48 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.71 | 3.687% | $98.202 | $98.20 | $98.20 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.94 | 12.516% | $228.34 | $228.34 | $228.35 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.80 | 5.551% | $237.2786 | $237.28 | $237.30 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.34 | 9.718% | $227.4893 | $227.49 | $227.50 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.51 | 8.354% | $261.6857 | $261.69 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.66 | 5.683% | $89.4712 | $89.47 | $89.45 | $89.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,095.87 | $1,184.9510 | $1,184.95 | $1,185.00 | $1,185.00 | |