| 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 | $38.86 | 9.851% | $42.6881 | $42.69 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.66 | 4.665% | $102.2158 | $102.22 | $102.20 | $102.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.31 | 6.268% | $143.7912 | $143.79 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.35 | 7.190% | $36.8198 | $36.82 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.81 | 7.500% | $49.2458 | $49.25 | $49.25 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.39 | 10.144% | $15.8497 | $15.85 | $15.85 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.37 | 12.203% | $95.7877 | $95.79 | $95.80 | $95.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $451.75 | $486.3981 | $486.41 | $486.40 | $486.30 | |