| 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 | $37.88 | 11.153% | $42.1048 | $42.10 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.41 | 3.559% | $76.0227 | $76.02 | $76.00 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.72 | 8.369% | $158.999 | $159.00 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.72 | 12.765% | $97.7898 | $97.79 | $97.80 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.72 | 10.734% | $134.7854 | $134.79 | $134.80 | $134.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.48 | 8.111% | $229.7143 | $229.71 | $229.70 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.86 | 5.241% | $104.0413 | $104.04 | $104.05 | $104.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.79 | $843.4573 | $843.45 | $843.45 | $843.40 | |