| 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 | $38.28 | 9.599% | $41.9545 | $41.95 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.59 | 4.801% | $228.0365 | $228.04 | $228.05 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.41 | 11.347% | $228.7179 | $228.72 | $228.70 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.29 | 7.843% | $72.5676 | $72.57 | $72.55 | $72.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.40 | 7.644% | $156.5144 | $156.51 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.44 | 10.845% | $49.2595 | $49.26 | $49.25 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.35 | 11.364% | $154.0721 | $154.07 | $154.05 | $154.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $856.76 | $931.1225 | $931.12 | $931.05 | $931.20 | |