| 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 | $38.51 | 9.440% | $42.1453 | $42.15 | $42.15 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.79 | 6.332% | $84.8423 | $84.84 | $84.85 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.94 | 8.674% | $174.8999 | $174.90 | $174.90 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.44 | 5.165% | $197.1213 | $197.12 | $197.10 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.60 | 10.775% | $18.3887 | $18.39 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.81 | 13.186% | $92.5975 | $92.60 | $92.60 | $92.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.48 | 7.314% | $39.1481 | $39.15 | $39.15 | $39.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $601.57 | $649.1431 | $649.15 | $649.15 | $649.00 | |