| 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 | $38.29 | 9.579% | $41.9578 | $41.96 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.60 | 7.760% | $129.9586 | $129.96 | $129.95 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.73 | 9.207% | $186.4491 | $186.45 | $186.45 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.75 | 11.709% | $249.9489 | $249.95 | $249.95 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.27 | 11.424% | $186.3789 | $186.38 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.39 | 5.424% | $204.9337 | $204.93 | $204.95 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.26 | 10.786% | $148.7413 | $148.74 | $148.75 | $148.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.29 | $1,148.3683 | $1,148.37 | $1,148.40 | $1,148.30 | |