| 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 | $40.82 | 3.239% | $42.1422 | $42.14 | $42.15 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.39 | 8.256% | $258.0715 | $258.07 | $258.05 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.31 | 7.442% | $81.989 | $81.99 | $82.00 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.96 | 13.120% | $195.6524 | $195.65 | $195.65 | $195.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.97 | 4.518% | $259.1733 | $259.17 | $259.15 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.29 | 7.598% | $161.709 | $161.71 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.72 | 12.752% | $39.1475 | $39.15 | $39.15 | $39.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.46 | $1,037.8849 | $1,037.88 | $1,037.85 | $1,037.90 | |