| 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 | $38.57 | 9.556% | $42.2557 | $42.26 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.62 | 8.119% | $23.3753 | $23.38 | $23.40 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.72 | 10.383% | $11.8331 | $11.83 | $11.85 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.53 | 6.437% | $53.7826 | $53.78 | $53.80 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.71 | 13.467% | $107.4646 | $107.46 | $107.45 | $107.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.35 | 6.862% | $38.8443 | $38.84 | $38.85 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.88 | 9.461% | $7.5309 | $7.53 | $7.55 | $7.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $259.38 | $285.0865 | $285.08 | $285.15 | $285.10 | |