| 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 | $39.35 | 7.124% | $42.1533 | $42.15 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.51 | 13.687% | $6.2642 | $6.26 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.27 | 13.170% | $259.4649 | $259.46 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.46 | 9.176% | $173.0003 | $173.00 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.70 | 4.555% | $188.9309 | $188.93 | $188.95 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.95 | 8.825% | $114.2118 | $114.21 | $114.20 | $114.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.36 | 10.504% | $181.6244 | $181.62 | $181.60 | $181.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.60 | $965.6498 | $965.63 | $965.60 | $965.70 | |