| 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 | $38.74 | 9.128% | $42.2762 | $42.28 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.50 | 9.817% | $201.5142 | $201.51 | $201.50 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.44 | 7.213% | $191.3109 | $191.31 | $191.30 | $191.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.47 | 4.190% | $260.9647 | $260.96 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.25 | 4.730% | $132.2216 | $132.22 | $132.20 | $132.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.41 | 3.558% | $195.1136 | $195.11 | $195.10 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.28 | 13.775% | $68.5836 | $68.58 | $68.60 | $68.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,026.09 | $1,091.9848 | $1,091.97 | $1,091.95 | $1,092.00 | |