| 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 | $38.37 | 11.575% | $42.8113 | $42.81 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.75 | 9.589% | $80.8219 | $80.82 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.40 | 7.614% | $212.43 | $212.43 | $212.45 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.55 | 9.758% | $194.8753 | $194.88 | $194.90 | $194.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.55 | 5.538% | $262.3147 | $262.31 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.53 | 10.409% | $231.34 | $231.34 | $231.35 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.42 | 9.866% | $201.5162 | $201.52 | $201.50 | $201.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,128.57 | $1,226.1094 | $1,226.11 | $1,226.10 | $1,226.00 | |