| 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 | $38.93 | 8.501% | $42.2394 | $42.24 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.96 | 5.559% | $161.463 | $161.46 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.46 | 12.789% | $241.8873 | $241.89 | $241.90 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.83 | 12.417% | $17.7956 | $17.80 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.32 | 3.863% | $188.3244 | $188.32 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.41 | 5.642% | $35.295 | $35.30 | $35.30 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.27 | 12.107% | $229.001 | $229.00 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $841.18 | $916.0057 | $916.01 | $916.00 | $916.00 | |