| 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 | $38.69 | 8.677% | $42.0471 | $42.05 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.38 | 8.509% | $76.3686 | $76.37 | $76.35 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.28 | 6.848% | $126.3798 | $126.38 | $126.40 | $126.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.63 | 6.659% | $266.2529 | $266.25 | $266.25 | $266.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.68 | 4.182% | $86.1377 | $86.14 | $86.15 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.42 | 8.754% | $228.8402 | $228.84 | $228.85 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.51 | 10.393% | $194.8547 | $194.85 | $194.85 | $194.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $946.59 | $1,020.8810 | $1,020.88 | $1,020.90 | $1,020.90 | |