| 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 | $39.64 | 7.193% | $42.4913 | $42.49 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.45 | 4.328% | $120.4467 | $120.45 | $120.45 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.87 | 5.695% | $49.5392 | $49.54 | $49.55 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.56 | 8.536% | $253.4967 | $253.50 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.46 | 13.200% | $50.3287 | $50.33 | $50.35 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.69 | 11.560% | $257.3578 | $257.36 | $257.35 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.49 | 6.688% | $220.3001 | $220.30 | $220.30 | $220.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.16 | $993.9605 | $993.97 | $994.00 | $993.90 | |