| 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 | $39.70 | 7.205% | $42.5604 | $42.56 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.31 | 4.858% | $107.2802 | $107.28 | $107.30 | $107.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.30 | 5.305% | $246.7296 | $246.73 | $246.75 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.90 | 12.240% | $115.495 | $115.50 | $115.50 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.90 | 9.741% | $267.6583 | $267.66 | $267.65 | $267.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.25 | 7.712% | $65.9736 | $65.97 | $65.95 | $66.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.35 | 5.498% | $143.8465 | $143.85 | $143.85 | $143.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $920.71 | $989.5436 | $989.55 | $989.55 | $989.60 | |