| 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 | $38.83 | 8.819% | $42.2544 | $42.25 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.80 | 3.415% | $97.0033 | $97.00 | $97.00 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.66 | 13.439% | $167.504 | $167.50 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.49 | 4.308% | $178.8778 | $178.88 | $178.90 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.92 | 13.754% | $193.2908 | $193.29 | $193.30 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.86 | 7.450% | $157.8011 | $157.80 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.60 | 5.449% | $40.7033 | $40.70 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.16 | $877.4347 | $877.42 | $877.45 | $877.50 | |