| 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 | $40.60 | 3.799% | $42.1424 | $42.14 | $42.15 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.30 | 5.850% | $260.7086 | $260.71 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.43 | 3.481% | $126.6918 | $126.69 | $126.70 | $126.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.39 | 10.583% | $178.4699 | $178.47 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.95 | 12.289% | $160.5171 | $160.52 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.62 | 5.595% | $151.6555 | $151.66 | $151.65 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.68 | 8.133% | $39.6632 | $39.66 | $39.65 | $39.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.97 | $959.8485 | $959.85 | $959.80 | $959.90 | |