| 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 | $39.80 | 6.208% | $42.2708 | $42.27 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.84 | 12.330% | $76.2047 | $76.20 | $76.20 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.28 | 10.197% | $12.4302 | $12.43 | $12.45 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.49 | 13.158% | $162.3704 | $162.37 | $162.35 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.63 | 13.292% | $235.2282 | $235.23 | $235.25 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.53 | 4.555% | $182.4798 | $182.48 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.52 | 10.300% | $263.0876 | $263.09 | $263.10 | $263.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.09 | $974.0717 | $974.07 | $974.10 | $974.10 | |