| 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 | $39.44 | 6.860% | $42.1456 | $42.15 | $42.15 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.69 | 6.837% | $245.3939 | $245.39 | $245.40 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.55 | 9.576% | $239.4783 | $239.48 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.53 | 6.790% | $42.2141 | $42.21 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.70 | 10.689% | $253.1457 | $253.15 | $253.15 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.30 | 12.560% | $231.0857 | $231.09 | $231.10 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.50 | 11.500% | $239.1675 | $239.17 | $239.15 | $239.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.71 | $1,292.6308 | $1,292.64 | $1,292.65 | $1,292.60 | |