| 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 | $42.40 | 12.663% | $47.7691 | $47.77 | $47.75 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.26 | 5.345% | $82.443 | $82.44 | $82.45 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.94 | 5.451% | $32.6265 | $32.63 | $32.65 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.33 | 10.686% | $275.9734 | $275.97 | $275.95 | $276.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.43 | 13.122% | $189.4002 | $189.40 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.40 | 8.403% | $245.4244 | $245.42 | $245.40 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.42 | 9.699% | $115.6447 | $115.64 | $115.65 | $115.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.18 | $989.2813 | $989.27 | $989.25 | $989.20 | |