| 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 | $39.87 | 5.607% | $42.1055 | $42.11 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.71 | 7.680% | $196.7421 | $196.74 | $196.75 | $196.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.72 | 5.182% | $256.3496 | $256.35 | $256.35 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.99 | 7.210% | $194.0394 | $194.04 | $194.05 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.61 | 4.689% | $58.2176 | $58.22 | $58.20 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.88 | 6.177% | $16.8609 | $16.86 | $16.85 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.79 | 8.528% | $264.5804 | $264.58 | $264.60 | $264.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.57 | $1,028.8955 | $1,028.90 | $1,028.90 | $1,028.80 | |