| 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 | $38.50 | 9.650% | $42.2153 | $42.22 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.72 | 8.796% | $142.2181 | $142.22 | $142.20 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.76 | 8.480% | $19.266 | $19.27 | $19.25 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.76 | 6.605% | $21.0651 | $21.07 | $21.05 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.74 | 4.124% | $213.1835 | $213.18 | $213.20 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.87 | 5.611% | $57.9488 | $57.95 | $57.95 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.54 | 8.478% | $264.1873 | $264.19 | $264.20 | $264.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $709.89 | $760.0841 | $760.10 | $760.05 | $760.10 | |