| 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 | $38.83 | 8.256% | $42.0358 | $42.04 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.27 | 8.655% | $162.1893 | $162.19 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.96 | 11.838% | $35.7434 | $35.74 | $35.75 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.60 | 4.287% | $182.0851 | $182.09 | $182.10 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.96 | 5.576% | $215.3328 | $215.33 | $215.35 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.28 | 7.728% | $125.2661 | $125.27 | $125.25 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.96 | 4.758% | $114.1443 | $114.14 | $114.15 | $114.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.86 | $876.7968 | $876.80 | $876.85 | $876.70 | |