| 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 | $38.91 | 8.598% | $42.2555 | $42.26 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.63 | 3.269% | $34.7294 | $34.73 | $34.75 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.95 | 4.592% | $210.1776 | $210.18 | $210.20 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.61 | 4.181% | $94.3984 | $94.40 | $94.40 | $94.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.52 | 7.835% | $36.1463 | $36.15 | $36.15 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.28 | 5.119% | $136.949 | $136.95 | $136.95 | $136.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.91 | 9.783% | $261.1847 | $261.18 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $765.81 | $815.8409 | $815.85 | $815.90 | $815.80 | |