| 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 | $39.35 | 7.118% | $42.1509 | $42.15 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.43 | 6.379% | $235.555 | $235.56 | $235.55 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.38 | 13.419% | $271.5024 | $271.50 | $271.50 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.76 | 4.669% | $69.877 | $69.88 | $69.90 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.72 | 9.565% | $260.4579 | $260.46 | $260.45 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.25 | 11.647% | $152.119 | $152.12 | $152.10 | $152.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.59 | 8.428% | $86.2978 | $86.30 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,020.48 | $1,117.9600 | $1,117.97 | $1,117.95 | $1,118.10 | |