| 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 | $39.78 | 5.536% | $41.9822 | $41.98 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.33 | 10.652% | $236.0539 | $236.05 | $236.05 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.27 | 10.304% | $40.0073 | $40.01 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.96 | 10.460% | $130.2986 | $130.30 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.96 | 7.642% | $198.0182 | $198.02 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.32 | 11.221% | $71.5373 | $71.54 | $71.55 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.58 | 10.124% | $8.3474 | $8.35 | $8.35 | $8.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $663.20 | $726.2449 | $726.25 | $726.25 | $726.20 | |