| 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 | $39.25 | 7.365% | $42.1408 | $42.14 | $42.15 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.74 | 5.863% | $87.591 | $87.59 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.99 | 8.571% | $24.9605 | $24.96 | $24.95 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.63 | 13.347% | $234.2089 | $234.21 | $234.20 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.50 | 10.385% | $84.4445 | $84.44 | $84.45 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.43 | 12.193% | $243.9412 | $243.94 | $243.95 | $243.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.33 | 7.457% | $197.0009 | $197.00 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $828.87 | $914.2878 | $914.28 | $914.30 | $914.20 | |