| 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 | $38.50 | 10.264% | $42.4516 | $42.45 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.25 | 13.862% | $153.9984 | $154.00 | $154.00 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.92 | 8.855% | $261.1649 | $261.16 | $261.15 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.41 | 4.650% | $69.4981 | $69.50 | $69.50 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.68 | 13.524% | $16.6653 | $16.67 | $16.65 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.51 | 11.612% | $141.2003 | $141.20 | $141.20 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.37 | 7.583% | $176.8342 | $176.83 | $176.85 | $176.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.64 | $861.8128 | $861.81 | $861.80 | $861.90 | |