| 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 | $39.81 | 7.459% | $42.7794 | $42.78 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.29 | 6.144% | $16.2294 | $16.23 | $16.25 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.27 | 10.685% | $197.3181 | $197.32 | $197.30 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.49 | 4.553% | $246.2119 | $246.21 | $246.20 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.26 | 10.865% | $137.7608 | $137.76 | $137.75 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.28 | 12.508% | $122.9487 | $122.95 | $122.95 | $122.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.89 | 6.167% | $149.5787 | $149.58 | $149.60 | $149.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $843.29 | $912.8270 | $912.83 | $912.85 | $912.80 | |