| 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 | $39.79 | 7.850% | $42.9135 | $42.91 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.48 | 10.173% | $41.2928 | $41.29 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.57 | 6.499% | $258.3346 | $258.33 | $258.35 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.60 | 6.858% | $261.3747 | $261.37 | $261.35 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.77 | 9.102% | $31.3886 | $31.39 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.51 | 7.409% | $177.7726 | $177.77 | $177.75 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.84 | 3.397% | $76.3483 | $76.35 | $76.35 | $76.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $832.56 | $889.4251 | $889.41 | $889.40 | $889.40 | |