| 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 | $39.37 | 7.377% | $42.2743 | $42.27 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.59 | 8.571% | $87.4974 | $87.50 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.89 | 12.168% | $191.6839 | $191.68 | $191.70 | $191.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.91 | 12.238% | $17.8571 | $17.86 | $17.85 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.91 | 4.586% | $214.3072 | $214.31 | $214.30 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.68 | 5.183% | $219.4959 | $219.50 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.99 | 9.449% | $203.5642 | $203.56 | $203.55 | $203.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.34 | $976.6800 | $976.68 | $976.65 | $976.80 | |