| 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 | $38.96 | 8.300% | $42.1937 | $42.19 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.25 | 10.358% | $15.726 | $15.73 | $15.75 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.42 | 3.419% | $193.8279 | $193.83 | $193.85 | $193.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.25 | 7.418% | $260.2201 | $260.22 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.46 | 6.442% | $142.0575 | $142.06 | $142.05 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.28 | 10.574% | $21.3187 | $21.32 | $21.30 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.66 | 7.781% | $126.8151 | $126.82 | $126.80 | $126.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $753.28 | $802.1590 | $802.17 | $802.15 | $802.10 | |