| 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 | $38.65 | 11.184% | $42.9726 | $42.97 | $42.95 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.28 | 11.627% | $78.4515 | $78.45 | $78.45 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.79 | 9.760% | $138.0671 | $138.07 | $138.05 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.98 | 8.576% | $272.504 | $272.50 | $272.50 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.79 | 3.162% | $111.1983 | $111.20 | $111.20 | $111.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.75 | 9.705% | $47.9959 | $48.00 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.92 | 13.130% | $204.6748 | $204.67 | $204.65 | $204.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.16 | $895.8642 | $895.86 | $895.80 | $896.00 | |