| 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 | $39.28 | 7.243% | $42.1251 | $42.13 | $42.15 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.35 | 10.248% | $121.6587 | $121.66 | $121.65 | $121.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.43 | 8.795% | $186.5073 | $186.51 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.91 | 9.232% | $39.2252 | $39.23 | $39.25 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.32 | 8.105% | $266.2842 | $266.28 | $266.30 | $266.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.78 | 11.201% | $155.4368 | $155.44 | $155.45 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.35 | 9.723% | $170.4547 | $170.45 | $170.45 | $170.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.42 | $981.6920 | $981.70 | $981.75 | $981.70 | |