| 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 | $39.97 | 5.276% | $42.0788 | $42.08 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.94 | 4.371% | $155.4502 | $155.45 | $155.45 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.73 | 8.637% | $201.7715 | $201.77 | $201.75 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.56 | 3.850% | $7.8511 | $7.85 | $7.85 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.99 | 12.842% | $22.5571 | $22.56 | $22.55 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.72 | 8.211% | $262.6497 | $262.65 | $262.65 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.59 | 9.301% | $272.8044 | $272.80 | $272.80 | $272.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.50 | $965.1628 | $965.16 | $965.15 | $965.30 | |