| 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 | $39.65 | 6.510% | $42.2312 | $42.23 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.68 | 10.399% | $160.8293 | $160.83 | $160.85 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.47 | 12.524% | $133.3072 | $133.31 | $133.30 | $133.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.73 | 12.787% | $83.1579 | $83.16 | $83.15 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.30 | 10.470% | $185.921 | $185.92 | $185.90 | $185.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.65 | 7.188% | $217.2165 | $217.22 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.68 | 6.133% | $121.7133 | $121.71 | $121.70 | $121.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $863.16 | $944.3764 | $944.38 | $944.35 | $944.30 | |