| 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 | $38.28 | 13.623% | $43.4949 | $43.49 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.45 | 7.748% | $191.1988 | $191.20 | $191.20 | $191.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.54 | 13.652% | $282.4707 | $282.47 | $282.45 | $282.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.61 | 6.275% | $160.0608 | $160.06 | $160.05 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.33 | 10.823% | $128.9204 | $128.92 | $128.90 | $128.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.80 | 7.464% | $221.1609 | $221.16 | $221.15 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.38 | 10.160% | $251.5834 | $251.58 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.39 | $1,278.8899 | $1,278.88 | $1,278.85 | $1,279.00 | |