| 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 | $39.63 | 6.125% | $42.0573 | $42.06 | $42.05 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.27 | 6.397% | $89.6608 | $89.66 | $89.65 | $89.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.48 | 3.810% | $129.2227 | $129.22 | $129.20 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.66 | 11.260% | $17.4233 | $17.42 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.51 | 5.841% | $245.0325 | $245.03 | $245.05 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.46 | 10.610% | $208.4556 | $208.46 | $208.45 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.68 | 8.790% | $194.386 | $194.39 | $194.40 | $194.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.69 | $926.2382 | $926.24 | $926.20 | $926.30 | |