| 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 | $39.73 | 5.641% | $41.9712 | $41.97 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.75 | 11.653% | $18.7019 | $18.70 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.57 | 13.381% | $75.4777 | $75.48 | $75.50 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.29 | 6.171% | $234.9458 | $234.95 | $234.95 | $234.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.63 | 10.287% | $190.3884 | $190.39 | $190.40 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.75 | 4.247% | $255.1445 | $255.14 | $255.15 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.99 | 5.563% | $236.4506 | $236.45 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $985.71 | $1,053.0801 | $1,053.08 | $1,053.10 | $1,053.10 | |