| 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 | $39.77 | 5.787% | $42.0715 | $42.07 | $42.05 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.94 | 7.488% | $169.7665 | $169.77 | $169.75 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.52 | 4.443% | $250.1619 | $250.16 | $250.15 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.73 | 5.864% | $243.2014 | $243.20 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.47 | 10.596% | $28.1688 | $28.17 | $28.15 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.67 | 9.331% | $30.2519 | $30.25 | $30.25 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.54 | 6.430% | $158.0911 | $158.09 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $868.64 | $921.7131 | $921.71 | $921.65 | $921.90 | |