| 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 | $39.54 | 6.354% | $42.0524 | $42.05 | $42.05 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.59 | 5.563% | $142.0772 | $142.08 | $142.10 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.34 | 11.115% | $81.4917 | $81.49 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.50 | 7.410% | $184.2082 | $184.21 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.60 | 3.770% | $119.9581 | $119.96 | $119.95 | $120.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.47 | 4.561% | $258.7571 | $258.76 | $258.75 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.70 | 6.804% | $263.4855 | $263.49 | $263.50 | $263.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.74 | $1,092.0302 | $1,092.04 | $1,092.05 | $1,092.20 | |