| 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 | $38.27 | 10.168% | $42.1613 | $42.16 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.63 | 5.592% | $180.1716 | $180.17 | $180.15 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.72 | 7.723% | $242.0751 | $242.08 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.50 | 12.831% | $144.9878 | $144.99 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.95 | 8.104% | $24.8099 | $24.81 | $24.80 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.30 | 10.528% | $84.3329 | $84.33 | $84.35 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.74 | 4.767% | $143.2584 | $143.26 | $143.25 | $143.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.11 | $861.7970 | $861.80 | $861.80 | $861.90 | |