| 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 | $39.67 | 5.700% | $41.9312 | $41.93 | $41.95 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.53 | 13.346% | $57.2737 | $57.27 | $57.25 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.45 | 9.158% | $252.6462 | $252.65 | $252.65 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.56 | 7.800% | $226.9837 | $226.98 | $227.00 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.90 | 3.872% | $15.4769 | $15.48 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.75 | 13.696% | $237.3404 | $237.34 | $237.35 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.34 | 12.289% | $212.608 | $212.61 | $212.60 | $212.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $945.20 | $1,044.2601 | $1,044.26 | $1,044.30 | $1,044.20 | |