| 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 | $39.49 | 6.861% | $42.1994 | $42.20 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.80 | 13.563% | $17.943 | $17.94 | $17.95 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.29 | 3.411% | $50.9713 | $50.97 | $50.95 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.98 | 12.142% | $205.1974 | $205.20 | $205.20 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.45 | 6.452% | $155.899 | $155.90 | $155.90 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.69 | 3.742% | $140.7675 | $140.77 | $140.75 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.63 | 13.736% | $280.5071 | $280.51 | $280.50 | $280.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.33 | $893.4847 | $893.49 | $893.45 | $893.50 | |