| 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 | $38.30 | 10.485% | $42.3158 | $42.32 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.44 | 4.375% | $209.2093 | $209.21 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.58 | 9.867% | $274.2061 | $274.21 | $274.20 | $274.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.70 | 13.660% | $86.0406 | $86.04 | $86.05 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.88 | 6.627% | $105.4328 | $105.43 | $105.45 | $105.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.83 | 8.796% | $145.6017 | $145.60 | $145.60 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.63 | 5.764% | $60.9518 | $60.95 | $60.95 | $61.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $854.36 | $923.7581 | $923.76 | $923.75 | $923.70 | |