| 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 | $40.82 | 3.260% | $42.1507 | $42.15 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.26 | 8.750% | $177.5453 | $177.55 | $177.55 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.58 | 10.227% | $32.6051 | $32.61 | $32.60 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.65 | 5.432% | $128.258 | $128.26 | $128.25 | $128.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.54 | 4.147% | $59.9262 | $59.93 | $59.95 | $59.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.91 | 6.339% | $165.7931 | $165.79 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.33 | 7.454% | $194.8463 | $194.85 | $194.85 | $194.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $750.09 | $801.1247 | $801.14 | $801.15 | $801.10 | |