| 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 | $37.74 | 11.525% | $42.0895 | $42.09 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.65 | 6.852% | $170.5892 | $170.59 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.61 | 11.610% | $125.684 | $125.68 | $125.70 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.39 | 9.119% | $40.7996 | $40.80 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.36 | 3.211% | $256.3348 | $256.33 | $256.35 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.97 | 11.542% | $133.8169 | $133.82 | $133.80 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.79 | 13.787% | $110.1344 | $110.13 | $110.15 | $110.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.51 | $879.4484 | $879.44 | $879.50 | $879.40 | |