| 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 | $40.32 | 4.284% | $42.0473 | $42.05 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.79 | 6.684% | $107.5268 | $107.53 | $107.55 | $107.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.26 | 8.241% | $221.0931 | $221.09 | $221.10 | $221.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.78 | 7.550% | $176.1454 | $176.15 | $176.15 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.65 | 11.570% | $16.345 | $16.35 | $16.35 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.88 | 10.159% | $61.5568 | $61.56 | $61.55 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.86 | 11.736% | $149.5698 | $149.57 | $149.55 | $149.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $713.54 | $774.2842 | $774.30 | $774.30 | $774.20 | |