| 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 | $38.38 | 11.165% | $42.6651 | $42.67 | $42.65 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.87 | 6.714% | $215.4236 | $215.42 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.72 | 12.158% | $281.2025 | $281.20 | $281.20 | $281.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.29 | 5.835% | $130.484 | $130.48 | $130.50 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.58 | 5.400% | $249.3553 | $249.36 | $249.35 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.80 | 5.755% | $35.7452 | $35.75 | $35.75 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.53 | 3.808% | $143.8052 | $143.81 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,023.17 | $1,098.6809 | $1,098.69 | $1,098.65 | $1,098.70 | |