| 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 | $39.80 | 6.724% | $42.4762 | $42.48 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.81 | 7.783% | $255.2409 | $255.24 | $255.25 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.63 | 9.127% | $241.8582 | $241.86 | $241.85 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.97 | 7.764% | $34.4522 | $34.45 | $34.45 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.31 | 11.624% | $181.1769 | $181.18 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.46 | 4.855% | $157.7648 | $157.76 | $157.75 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.77 | 8.559% | $207.098 | $207.10 | $207.10 | $207.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,033.75 | $1,120.0672 | $1,120.07 | $1,120.10 | $1,120.20 | |