| 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 | $38.87 | 8.709% | $42.2552 | $42.26 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.67 | 8.728% | $135.5512 | $135.55 | $135.55 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.97 | 8.579% | $107.4606 | $107.46 | $107.45 | $107.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.59 | 6.149% | $129.0666 | $129.07 | $129.05 | $129.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.93 | 12.187% | $21.237 | $21.24 | $21.25 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.39 | 8.846% | $127.7743 | $127.77 | $127.75 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.60 | 8.376% | $12.5716 | $12.57 | $12.55 | $12.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $532.02 | $575.9165 | $575.92 | $575.85 | $576.10 | |