| 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 | $38.78 | 9.797% | $42.5793 | $42.58 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.84 | 7.450% | $192.1636 | $192.16 | $192.15 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.32 | 6.461% | $183.4536 | $183.45 | $183.45 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.83 | 3.493% | $174.7272 | $174.73 | $174.75 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.52 | 6.106% | $138.4896 | $138.49 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.69 | 7.678% | $65.3498 | $65.35 | $65.35 | $65.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.93 | 8.581% | $17.297 | $17.30 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $765.91 | $814.0601 | $814.06 | $814.10 | $814.10 | |