| 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 | $39.88 | 5.347% | $42.0124 | $42.01 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.75 | 4.571% | $25.8813 | $25.88 | $25.90 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.34 | 3.199% | $181.9811 | $181.98 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.78 | 6.536% | $144.6546 | $144.65 | $144.65 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.62 | 13.858% | $245.5006 | $245.50 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.71 | 4.663% | $49.9347 | $49.93 | $49.95 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.47 | 10.268% | $51.2415 | $51.24 | $51.25 | $51.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $686.55 | $741.2062 | $741.19 | $741.25 | $741.20 | |