| 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 | $38.90 | 9.442% | $42.5729 | $42.57 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.92 | 9.216% | $73.0873 | $73.09 | $73.10 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.56 | 8.105% | $260.0574 | $260.06 | $260.05 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.76 | 5.205% | $63.9226 | $63.92 | $63.90 | $63.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.43 | 8.866% | $8.0887 | $8.09 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.45 | 3.834% | $119.8764 | $119.88 | $119.90 | $119.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.75 | 11.742% | $250.0227 | $250.02 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $753.77 | $817.6280 | $817.63 | $817.60 | $817.70 | |