| 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 | $38.74 | 8.544% | $42.0499 | $42.05 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.98 | 5.497% | $205.6981 | $205.70 | $205.70 | $205.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.56 | 12.670% | $218.0841 | $218.08 | $218.10 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.36 | 10.860% | $154.4945 | $154.49 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.46 | 6.459% | $143.1448 | $143.14 | $143.15 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.49 | 10.323% | $61.2182 | $61.22 | $61.20 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.63 | 8.345% | $165.367 | $165.37 | $165.35 | $165.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.22 | $990.0566 | $990.05 | $990.05 | $990.00 | |