| 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 | $39.90 | 5.385% | $42.0486 | $42.05 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.42 | 11.784% | $221.8018 | $221.80 | $221.80 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.38 | 8.678% | $9.1072 | $9.11 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.60 | 8.578% | $75.5703 | $75.57 | $75.55 | $75.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.71 | 13.598% | $14.4383 | $14.44 | $14.45 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.44 | 9.167% | $213.356 | $213.36 | $213.35 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.83 | 12.385% | $33.5244 | $33.52 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $554.28 | $609.8466 | $609.85 | $609.80 | $609.80 | |