| 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 | $39.39 | 8.842% | $42.8729 | $42.87 | $42.85 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.97 | 4.843% | $116.3443 | $116.34 | $116.35 | $116.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.82 | 9.824% | $239.2186 | $239.22 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.35 | 10.369% | $41.2228 | $41.22 | $41.20 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.30 | 5.824% | $170.6941 | $170.69 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.79 | 7.530% | $87.9488 | $87.95 | $87.95 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.50 | 8.297% | $8.1223 | $8.12 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $656.12 | $706.4238 | $706.41 | $706.35 | $706.30 | |