| 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 | $39.39 | 7.825% | $42.4723 | $42.47 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.74 | 12.293% | $246.7526 | $246.75 | $246.75 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.43 | 6.437% | $28.1313 | $28.13 | $28.15 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.56 | 9.186% | $263.7497 | $263.75 | $263.75 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.71 | 10.718% | $241.0442 | $241.04 | $241.05 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.33 | 5.735% | $195.9587 | $195.96 | $195.95 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.44 | 8.780% | $127.7512 | $127.75 | $127.75 | $127.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.60 | $1,145.8600 | $1,145.85 | $1,145.85 | $1,145.90 | |