| 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 | $39.43 | 8.743% | $42.8774 | $42.88 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.52 | 4.741% | $136.708 | $136.71 | $136.70 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.36 | 10.656% | $246.0547 | $246.05 | $246.05 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.28 | 5.822% | $199.2417 | $199.24 | $199.25 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.99 | 13.304% | $160.8803 | $160.88 | $160.90 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.88 | 3.375% | $68.1035 | $68.10 | $68.10 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.34 | 5.838% | $18.3523 | $18.35 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.80 | $872.2179 | $872.21 | $872.25 | $872.30 | |