| 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 | $39.40 | 8.312% | $42.6749 | $42.67 | $42.65 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.29 | 7.194% | $260.7923 | $260.79 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.34 | 3.288% | $78.8501 | $78.85 | $78.85 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.25 | 8.553% | $79.5151 | $79.52 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.63 | 5.455% | $159.9014 | $159.90 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.68 | 4.799% | $187.2549 | $187.25 | $187.25 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.84 | 3.828% | $39.2885 | $39.29 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.43 | $848.2772 | $848.27 | $848.25 | $848.40 | |