| 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 | $38.83 | 9.765% | $42.6217 | $42.62 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.97 | 9.807% | $110.8721 | $110.87 | $110.85 | $110.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.59 | 4.313% | $210.2846 | $210.28 | $210.30 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.67 | 11.634% | $273.1349 | $273.13 | $273.15 | $273.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.91 | 13.687% | $194.3025 | $194.30 | $194.30 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.56 | 5.608% | $244.5459 | $244.55 | $244.55 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.99 | 11.230% | $46.7055 | $46.71 | $46.70 | $46.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,030.52 | $1,122.4672 | $1,122.46 | $1,122.45 | $1,122.40 | |