| 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 | $38.84 | 8.459% | $42.1255 | $42.13 | $42.15 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.31 | 6.150% | $187.1531 | $187.15 | $187.15 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.40 | 11.445% | $84.0295 | $84.03 | $84.05 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.31 | 8.573% | $106.7381 | $106.74 | $106.75 | $106.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.29 | 6.841% | $241.7705 | $241.77 | $241.75 | $241.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.95 | 6.653% | $167.3919 | $167.39 | $167.40 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.69 | 12.686% | $257.7016 | $257.70 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.79 | $1,086.9102 | $1,086.91 | $1,086.95 | $1,086.90 | |