| 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 | $39.36 | 6.807% | $42.0392 | $42.04 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.94 | 9.287% | $57.8565 | $57.86 | $57.85 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.53 | 11.524% | $187.9514 | $187.95 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.70 | 7.256% | $35.0727 | $35.07 | $35.05 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.86 | 10.276% | $69.3195 | $69.32 | $69.30 | $69.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.73 | 8.585% | $175.6145 | $175.61 | $175.60 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.33 | 11.571% | $251.4029 | $251.40 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $743.45 | $819.2567 | $819.25 | $819.20 | $819.30 | |