| 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 | $38.71 | 8.568% | $42.0267 | $42.03 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.86 | 6.803% | $28.6873 | $28.69 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.83 | 13.232% | $281.7552 | $281.76 | $281.75 | $281.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.78 | 12.509% | $104.3859 | $104.39 | $104.40 | $104.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.51 | 13.341% | $220.4596 | $220.46 | $220.45 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.50 | 6.819% | $46.4663 | $46.47 | $46.45 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.30 | 7.523% | $230.4218 | $230.42 | $230.40 | $230.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $859.49 | $954.2028 | $954.22 | $954.20 | $954.30 | |