| 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 | $38.84 | 8.550% | $42.1608 | $42.16 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.37 | 6.188% | $172.4175 | $172.42 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.27 | 10.207% | $212.9971 | $213.00 | $213.00 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.82 | 7.787% | $7.3511 | $7.35 | $7.35 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.43 | 13.463% | $35.6614 | $35.66 | $35.65 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.55 | 10.688% | $50.4184 | $50.42 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.63 | 6.368% | $132.5664 | $132.57 | $132.55 | $132.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $602.91 | $653.5727 | $653.58 | $653.50 | $653.70 | |