| 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 | 5.743% | $42.1386 | $42.14 | $42.15 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.40 | 11.265% | $201.8347 | $201.83 | $201.85 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.42 | 8.206% | $270.9695 | $270.97 | $270.95 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.87 | 12.631% | $275.7995 | $275.80 | $275.80 | $275.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.33 | 13.456% | $184.1731 | $184.17 | $184.15 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.31 | 5.171% | $72.894 | $72.89 | $72.90 | $72.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.94 | 5.598% | $235.4202 | $235.42 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,171.12 | $1,283.2296 | $1,283.22 | $1,283.20 | $1,283.20 | |