| 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 | $39.50 | 6.333% | $42.0015 | $42.00 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.98 | 5.247% | $69.442 | $69.44 | $69.45 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.97 | 13.459% | $41.9458 | $41.95 | $41.95 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.59 | 3.602% | $193.311 | $193.31 | $193.30 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.90 | 8.124% | $79.9036 | $79.90 | $79.90 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.57 | 11.478% | $258.1496 | $258.15 | $258.15 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.64 | 13.224% | $261.1398 | $261.14 | $261.15 | $261.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.15 | $945.8933 | $945.89 | $945.90 | $945.70 | |