| 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 | $39.88 | 8.139% | $43.1258 | $43.13 | $43.15 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.40 | 7.277% | $30.4667 | $30.47 | $30.45 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.80 | 9.389% | $214.1837 | $214.18 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.91 | 5.417% | $219.1725 | $219.17 | $219.15 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.45 | 4.424% | $196.787 | $196.79 | $196.80 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.36 | 6.491% | $183.5479 | $183.55 | $183.55 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.33 | 6.729% | $181.7915 | $181.79 | $181.80 | $181.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.13 | $1,069.0751 | $1,069.08 | $1,069.10 | $1,069.10 | |