| 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 | $39.94 | 5.703% | $42.2178 | $42.22 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.99 | 11.326% | $74.5773 | $74.58 | $74.60 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.39 | 11.533% | $29.4336 | $29.43 | $29.45 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.71 | 8.808% | $141.1349 | $141.13 | $141.15 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.35 | 12.625% | $258.3054 | $258.31 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.64 | 7.416% | $98.436 | $98.44 | $98.45 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.65 | 4.489% | $222.1959 | $222.20 | $222.20 | $222.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.67 | $866.3009 | $866.31 | $866.35 | $866.20 | |