| 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 | $38.55 | 8.834% | $41.9555 | $41.96 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.37 | 12.789% | $165.0893 | $165.09 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.79 | 11.673% | $216.4111 | $216.41 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.40 | 10.284% | $29.115 | $29.12 | $29.10 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.74 | 6.245% | $151.6541 | $151.65 | $151.65 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.85 | 3.760% | $61.0628 | $61.06 | $61.05 | $61.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.47 | 8.416% | $44.9601 | $44.96 | $44.95 | $45.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $648.17 | $710.2479 | $710.25 | $710.20 | $710.40 | |