| 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 | $38.32 | 9.873% | $42.1033 | $42.10 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.70 | 6.341% | $160.2559 | $160.26 | $160.25 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.43 | 9.116% | $45.2068 | $45.21 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.75 | 11.695% | $19.8259 | $19.83 | $19.85 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.64 | 3.300% | $107.0601 | $107.06 | $107.05 | $107.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.74 | 4.692% | $136.8743 | $136.87 | $136.85 | $136.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.73 | 6.358% | $261.3535 | $261.35 | $261.35 | $261.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $728.31 | $772.6798 | $772.68 | $772.65 | $772.80 | |