| 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 | $39.80 | 7.855% | $42.9263 | $42.93 | $42.95 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.75 | 9.250% | $165.7869 | $165.79 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.48 | 5.811% | $139.1203 | $139.12 | $139.10 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.53 | 12.278% | $252.0978 | $252.10 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.32 | 9.493% | $41.9577 | $41.96 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.97 | 10.792% | $258.1121 | $258.11 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.99 | 13.618% | $171.5518 | $171.55 | $171.55 | $171.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.84 | $1,071.5529 | $1,071.56 | $1,071.55 | $1,071.60 | |