| 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 | $38.49 | 9.500% | $42.1466 | $42.15 | $42.15 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.33 | 10.683% | $157.5351 | $157.54 | $157.55 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.46 | 3.133% | $40.6963 | $40.70 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.61 | 4.602% | $71.7674 | $71.77 | $71.75 | $71.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.78 | 7.318% | $227.2781 | $227.28 | $227.30 | $227.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.87 | 13.194% | $84.7483 | $84.75 | $84.75 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.94 | 5.123% | $262.7444 | $262.74 | $262.75 | $262.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $825.48 | $886.9162 | $886.93 | $886.95 | $886.80 | |