| 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 | $38.50 | 9.125% | $42.0131 | $42.01 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.70 | 7.344% | $75.8922 | $75.89 | $75.90 | $75.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.69 | 3.666% | $114.7479 | $114.75 | $114.75 | $114.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.33 | 13.807% | $23.137 | $23.14 | $23.15 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.62 | 12.557% | $27.7115 | $27.71 | $27.70 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.66 | 6.402% | $230.5306 | $230.53 | $230.55 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.64 | 6.792% | $27.3815 | $27.38 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $507.14 | $541.4138 | $541.41 | $541.45 | $541.30 | |