| 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 | $38.50 | 9.489% | $42.1533 | $42.15 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.99 | 6.251% | $173.1785 | $173.18 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.87 | 3.247% | $54.5867 | $54.59 | $54.60 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.37 | 8.256% | $213.6649 | $213.66 | $213.65 | $213.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.69 | 8.407% | $258.7567 | $258.76 | $258.75 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.48 | 3.397% | $215.5621 | $215.56 | $215.55 | $215.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.96 | 10.305% | $251.4513 | $251.45 | $251.45 | $251.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,126.86 | $1,209.3535 | $1,209.35 | $1,209.35 | $1,209.60 | |