| 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 | $39.84 | 6.257% | $42.3328 | $42.33 | $42.35 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.79 | 4.135% | $52.8902 | $52.89 | $52.90 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.93 | 5.613% | $100.2584 | $100.26 | $100.25 | $100.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.67 | 8.467% | $80.9923 | $80.99 | $81.00 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.25 | 3.440% | $139.9026 | $139.90 | $139.90 | $139.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.33 | 10.815% | $259.6728 | $259.67 | $259.65 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.66 | 9.398% | $162.6311 | $162.63 | $162.65 | $162.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.47 | $838.6802 | $838.67 | $838.70 | $838.70 | |