| 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 | $39.84 | 5.425% | $42.0013 | $42.00 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.48 | 5.433% | $36.3533 | $36.35 | $36.35 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.37 | 13.749% | $9.5208 | $9.52 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.45 | 11.264% | $160.7208 | $160.72 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.96 | 11.228% | $192.3799 | $192.38 | $192.40 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.78 | 3.754% | $219.7302 | $219.73 | $219.75 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.46 | 7.741% | $193.352 | $193.35 | $193.35 | $193.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.34 | $854.0583 | $854.05 | $854.05 | $854.10 | |