| 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 | $39.94 | 5.776% | $42.2469 | $42.25 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.96 | 9.512% | $84.2804 | $84.28 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.74 | 13.845% | $152.2563 | $152.26 | $152.25 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.51 | 12.419% | $111.8681 | $111.87 | $111.85 | $111.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.52 | 4.169% | $237.0053 | $237.01 | $237.00 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.92 | 10.835% | $57.5455 | $57.55 | $57.55 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.43 | 3.408% | $221.7378 | $221.74 | $221.75 | $221.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $844.02 | $906.9403 | $906.96 | $906.95 | $906.90 | |