| 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 | $38.88 | 8.406% | $42.1483 | $42.15 | $42.15 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.42 | 6.492% | $28.1352 | $28.14 | $28.15 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.25 | 12.173% | $24.9585 | $24.96 | $24.95 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.68 | 4.793% | $158.95 | $158.95 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.98 | 8.119% | $92.9607 | $92.96 | $92.95 | $93.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.62 | 8.861% | $267.3844 | $267.38 | $267.40 | $267.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.73 | 4.379% | $78.0024 | $78.00 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $645.56 | $692.5395 | $692.54 | $692.55 | $692.60 | |