| 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 | $39.73 | 6.535% | $42.3264 | $42.33 | $42.35 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.68 | 13.266% | $255.6187 | $255.62 | $255.60 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.67 | 3.777% | $29.7529 | $29.75 | $29.75 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.54 | 11.688% | $150.265 | $150.27 | $150.25 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.45 | 8.801% | $124.5227 | $124.52 | $124.50 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.86 | 12.158% | $247.7122 | $247.71 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.65 | 6.438% | $147.5763 | $147.58 | $147.60 | $147.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.58 | $997.7742 | $997.78 | $997.75 | $997.80 | |