| 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 | $39.70 | 6.503% | $42.2817 | $42.28 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.82 | 12.446% | $90.8789 | $90.88 | $90.90 | $90.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.29 | 7.397% | $246.2506 | $246.25 | $246.25 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.37 | 10.348% | $243.1739 | $243.17 | $243.15 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.51 | 9.446% | $14.7862 | $14.79 | $14.80 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.84 | 3.657% | $233.0624 | $233.06 | $233.05 | $233.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.68 | 11.345% | $76.4717 | $76.47 | $76.45 | $76.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.21 | $946.9054 | $946.90 | $946.90 | $947.10 | |