| 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 | $37.88 | 11.571% | $42.2631 | $42.26 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.32 | 6.825% | $201.1728 | $201.17 | $201.15 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.74 | 3.788% | $129.4652 | $129.47 | $129.45 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.82 | 8.574% | $265.8109 | $265.81 | $265.80 | $265.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.82 | 9.330% | $96.0136 | $96.01 | $96.00 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.63 | 3.500% | $204.5471 | $204.55 | $204.55 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.98 | 13.427% | $106.5987 | $106.60 | $106.60 | $106.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $975.19 | $1,045.8714 | $1,045.87 | $1,045.80 | $1,045.90 | |