| 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 | $38.50 | 9.493% | $42.1548 | $42.15 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.90 | 6.544% | $19.0714 | $19.07 | $19.05 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.97 | 8.123% | $206.4825 | $206.48 | $206.50 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.89 | 7.453% | $221.235 | $221.24 | $221.25 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.39 | 9.616% | $87.0241 | $87.02 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.93 | 7.700% | $93.6236 | $93.62 | $93.60 | $93.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.89 | 4.679% | $147.4822 | $147.48 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $760.47 | $817.0736 | $817.06 | $817.05 | $817.10 | |