| 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 | $38.77 | 9.333% | $42.3884 | $42.39 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.80 | 5.158% | $115.4635 | $115.46 | $115.45 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.31 | 5.597% | $83.749 | $83.75 | $83.75 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.71 | 7.618% | $170.8005 | $170.80 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.46 | 3.716% | $214.1321 | $214.13 | $214.15 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.49 | 10.326% | $164.9263 | $164.93 | $164.95 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.95 | 7.584% | $264.6028 | $264.60 | $264.60 | $264.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $988.49 | $1,056.0626 | $1,056.06 | $1,056.10 | $1,056.00 | |