| 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 | $42.80 | 11.685% | $47.8012 | $47.80 | $47.80 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.54 | 10.244% | $169.2686 | $169.27 | $169.25 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.88 | 7.323% | $204.8581 | $204.86 | $204.85 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.79 | 6.520% | $201.0991 | $201.10 | $201.10 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.77 | 9.121% | $133.9679 | $133.97 | $133.95 | $134.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.69 | 6.670% | $10.3363 | $10.34 | $10.35 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.27 | 9.122% | $238.1806 | $238.18 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $926.74 | $1,005.5118 | $1,005.52 | $1,005.50 | $1,005.60 | |