| 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 | $39.30 | 7.506% | $42.2499 | $42.25 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.52 | 13.766% | $76.8148 | $76.81 | $76.80 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.50 | 8.475% | $232.6789 | $232.68 | $232.70 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.25 | 12.745% | $109.6445 | $109.64 | $109.65 | $109.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.84 | 11.200% | $151.0541 | $151.05 | $151.05 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.65 | 8.587% | $196.1624 | $196.16 | $196.15 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.41 | 8.468% | $150.1306 | $150.13 | $150.15 | $150.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.47 | $958.7352 | $958.72 | $958.75 | $958.70 | |