| 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 | $39.92 | 6.556% | $42.5372 | $42.54 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.25 | 5.538% | $123.7433 | $123.74 | $123.75 | $123.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.72 | 6.593% | $252.3269 | $252.33 | $252.35 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.68 | 8.389% | $184.9983 | $185.00 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.75 | 8.483% | $173.3016 | $173.30 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.87 | 5.511% | $15.6895 | $15.69 | $15.70 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.58 | 3.332% | $19.1991 | $19.20 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $757.77 | $811.7959 | $811.80 | $811.85 | $811.70 | |