| 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 | $39.75 | 6.200% | $42.2145 | $42.21 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.94 | 9.452% | $87.4959 | $87.50 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.93 | 8.437% | $175.592 | $175.59 | $175.60 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.83 | 10.858% | $275.848 | $275.85 | $275.85 | $275.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.35 | 8.275% | $141.1365 | $141.14 | $141.15 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.92 | 4.343% | $234.6883 | $234.69 | $234.70 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.95 | 13.335% | $260.6138 | $260.61 | $260.60 | $260.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,115.67 | $1,217.5890 | $1,217.59 | $1,217.60 | $1,217.50 | |