| 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 | $41.99 | 12.824% | $47.3748 | $47.37 | $47.35 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.74 | 9.686% | $189.4716 | $189.47 | $189.45 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.80 | 9.517% | $157.4854 | $157.49 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.26 | 7.439% | $141.0244 | $141.02 | $141.00 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.44 | 13.706% | $271.1206 | $271.12 | $271.10 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.44 | 9.745% | $84.9865 | $84.99 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.91 | 11.130% | $248.8312 | $248.83 | $248.85 | $248.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.58 | $1,140.2945 | $1,140.29 | $1,140.25 | $1,140.30 | |