| 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 | $39.74 | 5.802% | $42.0457 | $42.05 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.48 | 6.646% | $174.3449 | $174.34 | $174.35 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.55 | 8.471% | $206.6915 | $206.69 | $206.70 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.81 | 6.752% | $153.5201 | $153.52 | $153.50 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.93 | 10.796% | $233.702 | $233.70 | $233.70 | $233.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.89 | 8.870% | $187.1366 | $187.14 | $187.15 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.31 | 11.784% | $229.5037 | $229.50 | $229.50 | $229.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.71 | $1,226.9445 | $1,226.94 | $1,226.95 | $1,226.80 | |