| 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 | $39.85 | 5.845% | $42.1792 | $42.18 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.81 | 5.606% | $62.1069 | $62.11 | $62.10 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.80 | 9.721% | $268.597 | $268.60 | $268.60 | $268.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.28 | 13.402% | $280.4205 | $280.42 | $280.40 | $280.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.56 | 12.192% | $179.0136 | $179.01 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.91 | 7.671% | $131.2617 | $131.26 | $131.25 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.58 | 9.203% | $212.4872 | $212.49 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,066.79 | $1,176.0661 | $1,176.07 | $1,176.05 | $1,176.10 | |