| 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 | $39.79 | 6.288% | $42.292 | $42.29 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.86 | 3.429% | $177.7531 | $177.75 | $177.75 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.96 | 4.115% | $201.9415 | $201.94 | $201.95 | $201.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.49 | 7.842% | $13.4695 | $13.47 | $13.45 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.90 | 12.446% | $216.9083 | $216.91 | $216.90 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.37 | 13.840% | $135.8908 | $135.89 | $135.90 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.97 | 8.470% | $52.0331 | $52.03 | $52.05 | $52.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.34 | $840.2883 | $840.28 | $840.30 | $840.30 | |