| 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 | $39.88 | 7.171% | $42.7398 | $42.74 | $42.75 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.81 | 3.187% | $129.8196 | $129.82 | $129.80 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.39 | 12.810% | $220.4195 | $220.42 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.27 | 12.124% | $187.5498 | $187.55 | $187.55 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.28 | 12.489% | $243.2912 | $243.29 | $243.30 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.30 | 9.872% | $206.889 | $206.89 | $206.90 | $206.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.69 | 5.473% | $99.8724 | $99.87 | $99.85 | $99.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.62 | $1,130.5813 | $1,130.58 | $1,130.55 | $1,130.50 | |