| 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 | 5.540% | $41.9944 | $41.99 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.68 | 3.312% | $76.1203 | $76.12 | $76.10 | $76.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.61 | 9.111% | $239.6187 | $239.62 | $239.60 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.35 | 6.861% | $149.9794 | $149.98 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.42 | 8.177% | $42.6434 | $42.64 | $42.65 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.89 | 11.357% | $193.6387 | $193.64 | $193.65 | $193.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.63 | 6.545% | $53.9437 | $53.94 | $53.95 | $53.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $737.37 | $797.9386 | $797.93 | $797.95 | $797.80 | |