| 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 | $38.79 | 8.695% | $42.1628 | $42.16 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.30 | 10.188% | $81.8697 | $81.87 | $81.85 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.55 | 3.797% | $139.6589 | $139.66 | $139.65 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.45 | 11.222% | $91.7025 | $91.70 | $91.70 | $91.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.72 | 7.782% | $186.1611 | $186.16 | $186.15 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.93 | 5.663% | $216.5352 | $216.54 | $216.55 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.60 | 12.377% | $275.9979 | $276.00 | $276.00 | $276.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $953.34 | $1,034.0881 | $1,034.09 | $1,034.05 | $1,034.20 | |