| 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 | $38.56 | 9.656% | $42.2834 | $42.28 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.68 | 9.534% | $16.0796 | $16.08 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.73 | 11.349% | $258.029 | $258.03 | $258.05 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.98 | 6.667% | $113.0457 | $113.05 | $113.05 | $113.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.86 | 5.479% | $160.1804 | $160.18 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.70 | 4.739% | $236.3959 | $236.40 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.54 | 11.571% | $183.5789 | $183.58 | $183.60 | $183.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $933.05 | $1,009.5929 | $1,009.60 | $1,009.70 | $1,009.60 | |