| 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 | 8.835% | $42.8157 | $42.82 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.60 | 7.190% | $91.7546 | $91.75 | $91.75 | $91.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.78 | 7.289% | $267.9865 | $267.99 | $268.00 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.94 | 5.782% | $167.0721 | $167.07 | $167.05 | $167.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.94 | 12.495% | $210.2982 | $210.30 | $210.30 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.71 | 11.322% | $275.7557 | $275.76 | $275.75 | $275.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.62 | 4.194% | $142.3498 | $142.35 | $142.35 | $142.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,103.93 | $1,198.0326 | $1,198.04 | $1,198.00 | $1,198.10 | |