| 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 | $39.68 | 6.453% | $42.2406 | $42.24 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.80 | 4.732% | $128.6109 | $128.61 | $128.60 | $128.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.79 | 11.121% | $84.2186 | $84.22 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.88 | 9.865% | $258.0509 | $258.05 | $258.05 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.85 | 12.347% | $281.8224 | $281.82 | $281.80 | $281.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.86 | 6.149% | $120.8613 | $120.86 | $120.85 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.70 | 10.756% | $102.6708 | $102.67 | $102.65 | $102.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $930.56 | $1,018.4755 | $1,018.47 | $1,018.40 | $1,018.50 | |