| 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 | $38.68 | 10.108% | $42.5898 | $42.59 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.92 | 7.699% | $242.2366 | $242.24 | $242.25 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.26 | 9.173% | $232.8223 | $232.82 | $232.80 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.77 | 5.467% | $140.0285 | $140.03 | $140.05 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.65 | 4.269% | $36.1292 | $36.13 | $36.15 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.69 | 6.321% | $14.5553 | $14.56 | $14.55 | $14.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.75 | 6.675% | $172.5468 | $172.55 | $172.55 | $172.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.72 | $880.9085 | $880.92 | $880.95 | $880.80 | |