| 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 | $39.85 | 5.433% | $42.0151 | $42.02 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.74 | 10.545% | $73.7777 | $73.78 | $73.80 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.53 | 10.226% | $66.7198 | $66.72 | $66.70 | $66.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.53 | 3.835% | $255.9844 | $255.98 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.79 | 9.374% | $183.5186 | $183.52 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.58 | 3.615% | $249.277 | $249.28 | $249.30 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.69 | 6.588% | $161.6833 | $161.68 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $973.71 | $1,032.9759 | $1,032.98 | $1,033.00 | $1,033.00 | |