| 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 | $39.32 | 7.428% | $42.2407 | $42.24 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.43 | 5.717% | $124.1435 | $124.14 | $124.15 | $124.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.91 | 13.352% | $228.869 | $228.87 | $228.85 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.91 | 4.339% | $44.7719 | $44.77 | $44.75 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.59 | 7.485% | $170.4605 | $170.46 | $170.45 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.91 | 11.567% | $162.7874 | $162.79 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.61 | 3.364% | $136.0374 | $136.04 | $136.05 | $136.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $837.68 | $909.3104 | $909.31 | $909.30 | $909.30 | |