| 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 | $38.52 | 11.200% | $42.8342 | $42.83 | $42.85 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.89 | 3.683% | $177.1839 | $177.18 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.40 | 10.680% | $250.5795 | $250.58 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.74 | 12.470% | $49.1944 | $49.19 | $49.20 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.29 | 9.722% | $257.0677 | $257.07 | $257.05 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.84 | 7.182% | $30.9113 | $30.91 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.54 | 5.802% | $59.8205 | $59.82 | $59.80 | $59.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.22 | $867.5915 | $867.58 | $867.60 | $867.60 | |