| 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 | $38.67 | 9.201% | $42.228 | $42.23 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.89 | 8.343% | $111.4741 | $111.47 | $111.45 | $111.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.58 | 7.706% | $48.0153 | $48.02 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.44 | 12.582% | $261.6856 | $261.69 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.44 | 10.302% | $225.5014 | $225.50 | $225.50 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.78 | 4.373% | $108.3183 | $108.32 | $108.30 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.96 | 11.840% | $18.9681 | $18.97 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $743.76 | $816.1908 | $816.20 | $816.15 | $816.20 | |