| 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 | $39.29 | 7.389% | $42.1931 | $42.19 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.77 | 5.536% | $110.5701 | $110.57 | $110.55 | $110.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.93 | 9.610% | $238.8731 | $238.87 | $238.85 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.45 | 12.686% | $143.6183 | $143.62 | $143.60 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.27 | 7.277% | $250.2451 | $250.25 | $250.25 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.99 | 11.577% | $36.8093 | $36.81 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.94 | 3.733% | $58.0282 | $58.03 | $58.05 | $58.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.64 | $880.3372 | $880.34 | $880.30 | $880.30 | |