| 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 | $36.99 | 13.457% | $41.9677 | $41.97 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.90 | 10.737% | $77.4052 | $77.41 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.71 | 13.451% | $250.3977 | $250.40 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.40 | 4.820% | $39.2027 | $39.20 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.55 | 7.682% | $148.1166 | $148.12 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.53 | 7.398% | $269.0642 | $269.06 | $269.05 | $269.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.73 | 5.788% | $152.0491 | $152.05 | $152.05 | $152.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.81 | $978.2032 | $978.21 | $978.15 | $978.20 | |