| 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 | $38.33 | 9.628% | $42.0204 | $42.02 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.40 | 5.222% | $106.6951 | $106.70 | $106.70 | $106.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.31 | 7.685% | $16.4866 | $16.49 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.79 | 11.197% | $255.5196 | $255.52 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.43 | 10.233% | $39.0556 | $39.06 | $39.05 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.93 | 7.687% | $158.2245 | $158.22 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.41 | 3.311% | $221.5091 | $221.51 | $221.50 | $221.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.60 | $839.5109 | $839.52 | $839.45 | $839.50 | |