| 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 | $39.64 | 6.272% | $42.1262 | $42.13 | $42.15 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.97 | 8.626% | $16.2613 | $16.26 | $16.25 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.81 | 9.233% | $81.7172 | $81.72 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.57 | 13.848% | $58.7114 | $58.71 | $58.70 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.38 | 3.665% | $172.4778 | $172.48 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.57 | 10.401% | $234.6794 | $234.68 | $234.70 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.90 | 12.313% | $179.5885 | $179.59 | $179.60 | $179.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $719.84 | $785.5618 | $785.57 | $785.60 | $785.60 | |