| 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 | 5.289% | $41.9893 | $41.99 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.59 | 12.180% | $148.7395 | $148.74 | $148.75 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.56 | 3.565% | $92.7528 | $92.75 | $92.75 | $92.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.57 | 7.611% | $259.9559 | $259.96 | $259.95 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.78 | 3.136% | $173.0416 | $173.04 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.34 | 4.815% | $138.7122 | $138.71 | $138.70 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.38 | 12.483% | $16.1751 | $16.18 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.10 | $871.3664 | $871.37 | $871.40 | $871.40 | |