| 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 | $38.91 | 8.498% | $42.2166 | $42.22 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.30 | 4.415% | $23.2845 | $23.28 | $23.30 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.88 | 3.389% | $8.1471 | $8.15 | $8.15 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.71 | 11.585% | $251.8585 | $251.86 | $251.85 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.81 | 8.438% | $138.5946 | $138.59 | $138.60 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.30 | 10.771% | $15.8403 | $15.84 | $15.85 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.98 | 11.252% | $181.3185 | $181.32 | $181.30 | $181.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $599.89 | $661.2601 | $661.26 | $661.25 | $661.20 | |