| 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 | $38.59 | 9.823% | $42.3807 | $42.38 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.89 | 9.732% | $206.1755 | $206.18 | $206.20 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.98 | 3.592% | $194.7322 | $194.73 | $194.75 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.45 | 6.269% | $162.0071 | $162.01 | $162.00 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.62 | 8.300% | $150.1255 | $150.13 | $150.15 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.85 | 12.444% | $14.4491 | $14.45 | $14.45 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.56 | 10.135% | $191.1503 | $191.15 | $191.15 | $191.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $891.94 | $961.0204 | $961.03 | $961.10 | $961.00 | |