| 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 | $38.93 | 8.224% | $42.1316 | $42.13 | $42.15 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.44 | 7.574% | $89.7597 | $89.76 | $89.75 | $89.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.27 | 12.193% | $58.6433 | $58.64 | $58.65 | $58.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.79 | 11.174% | $23.1131 | $23.11 | $23.10 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.93 | 6.371% | $32.9006 | $32.90 | $32.90 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.31 | 13.425% | $91.0916 | $91.09 | $91.10 | $91.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.57 | 5.518% | $248.5688 | $248.57 | $248.55 | $248.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $542.24 | $586.2087 | $586.20 | $586.20 | $586.20 | |