| 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 | $39.37 | 6.690% | $42.0039 | $42.00 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.48 | 9.189% | $36.5565 | $36.56 | $36.55 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.85 | 12.451% | $107.7843 | $107.78 | $107.80 | $107.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.93 | 3.405% | $31.9832 | $31.98 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.68 | 8.526% | $185.2322 | $185.23 | $185.25 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.59 | 7.447% | $85.5171 | $85.52 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.44 | 10.610% | $201.7969 | $201.80 | $201.80 | $201.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $632.34 | $690.8741 | $690.87 | $690.90 | $690.90 | |