| 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 | $39.34 | 7.150% | $42.1528 | $42.15 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.36 | 5.829% | $93.5105 | $93.51 | $93.50 | $93.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.38 | 6.821% | $20.7019 | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.62 | 9.610% | $207.8425 | $207.84 | $207.85 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.62 | 12.284% | $132.0684 | $132.07 | $132.05 | $132.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.81 | 5.661% | $188.9324 | $188.93 | $188.95 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.25 | 3.623% | $155.6936 | $155.69 | $155.70 | $155.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.38 | $840.9021 | $840.89 | $840.90 | $840.90 | |