| 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 | 8.736% | $42.8746 | $42.87 | $42.85 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.61 | 9.287% | $95.7463 | $95.75 | $95.75 | $95.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.56 | 10.386% | $29.3185 | $29.32 | $29.30 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.93 | 4.636% | $15.6222 | $15.62 | $15.60 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.44 | 8.394% | $138.1373 | $138.14 | $138.15 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.75 | 4.738% | $57.3441 | $57.34 | $57.35 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.83 | 13.305% | $223.0182 | $223.02 | $223.00 | $223.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $547.55 | $602.0612 | $602.06 | $602.00 | $601.90 | |