| 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 | $38.98 | 8.437% | $42.2687 | $42.27 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.74 | 10.276% | $12.9464 | $12.95 | $12.95 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.90 | 10.406% | $166.6027 | $166.60 | $166.60 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.71 | 7.829% | $260.6335 | $260.63 | $260.65 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.35 | 6.734% | $12.1143 | $12.11 | $12.10 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.57 | 4.338% | $227.0082 | $227.01 | $227.00 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.89 | 7.592% | $65.5128 | $65.51 | $65.50 | $65.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $733.14 | $787.0866 | $787.08 | $787.05 | $787.00 | |