| 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 | $39.40 | 6.796% | $42.0776 | $42.08 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.30 | 3.445% | $62.3773 | $62.38 | $62.40 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.57 | 12.352% | $137.7098 | $137.71 | $137.70 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.56 | 7.108% | $122.7029 | $122.70 | $122.70 | $122.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.49 | 4.324% | $254.0185 | $254.02 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.35 | 9.544% | $159.2222 | $159.22 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.83 | 8.157% | $149.0728 | $149.07 | $149.05 | $149.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $863.50 | $927.1811 | $927.18 | $927.15 | $927.20 | |