| 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 | $38.42 | 10.609% | $42.496 | $42.50 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.63 | 7.722% | $7.142 | $7.14 | $7.15 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.27 | 6.835% | $95.3716 | $95.37 | $95.35 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.51 | 5.508% | $260.0878 | $260.09 | $260.10 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.60 | 12.279% | $240.9507 | $240.95 | $240.95 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.44 | 13.733% | $24.3844 | $24.38 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.50 | 9.786% | $49.9526 | $49.95 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $662.37 | $720.3851 | $720.38 | $720.40 | $720.50 | |