| 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 | $39.33 | 7.387% | $42.2353 | $42.24 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.74 | 8.722% | $81.2588 | $81.26 | $81.25 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.32 | 3.311% | $206.9526 | $206.95 | $206.95 | $207.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.73 | 7.302% | $242.2128 | $242.21 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.77 | 10.498% | $109.1389 | $109.14 | $109.15 | $109.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.62 | 7.476% | $131.7871 | $131.79 | $131.80 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.34 | 13.833% | $40.2286 | $40.23 | $40.25 | $40.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.85 | $853.8141 | $853.82 | $853.85 | $853.80 | |