| 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 | $39.79 | 5.502% | $41.9792 | $41.98 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.41 | 7.638% | $68.2533 | $68.25 | $68.25 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.51 | 10.128% | $217.5138 | $217.51 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.91 | 8.423% | $79.0512 | $79.05 | $79.05 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.70 | 8.662% | $214.8248 | $214.82 | $214.80 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.40 | 6.339% | $173.7579 | $173.76 | $173.75 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.40 | 7.639% | $94.0765 | $94.08 | $94.10 | $94.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $822.12 | $889.4567 | $889.45 | $889.45 | $889.60 | |