| 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 | $39.55 | 8.628% | $42.9624 | $42.96 | $42.95 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.41 | 12.725% | $83.8787 | $83.88 | $83.90 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.96 | 10.561% | $160.2692 | $160.27 | $160.25 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.99 | 4.320% | $187.7656 | $187.77 | $187.75 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.25 | 9.513% | $115.2624 | $115.26 | $115.25 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.86 | 6.525% | $153.2469 | $153.25 | $153.25 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.58 | 6.363% | $253.7608 | $253.76 | $253.75 | $253.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $926.60 | $997.1460 | $997.15 | $997.10 | $997.30 | |