| 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 | $39.39 | 7.234% | $42.2395 | $42.24 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.70 | 9.638% | $161.9353 | $161.94 | $161.95 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.34 | 7.181% | $80.7502 | $80.75 | $80.75 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.72 | 8.760% | $235.7047 | $235.70 | $235.70 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.61 | 7.320% | $253.9299 | $253.93 | $253.95 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.69 | 12.812% | $159.8433 | $159.84 | $159.85 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.69 | 10.718% | $244.3436 | $244.34 | $244.35 | $244.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.14 | $1,178.7465 | $1,178.74 | $1,178.80 | $1,178.60 | |