| 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 | $38.26 | 11.780% | $42.767 | $42.77 | $42.75 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.43 | 4.142% | $160.8265 | $160.83 | $160.85 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.72 | 4.366% | $91.5499 | $91.55 | $91.55 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.81 | 13.544% | $273.4253 | $273.43 | $273.45 | $273.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.70 | 3.543% | $9.0082 | $9.01 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.29 | 6.804% | $20.6025 | $20.60 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.28 | 5.763% | $254.1273 | $254.13 | $254.15 | $254.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.49 | $852.3067 | $852.32 | $852.35 | $852.20 | |