| 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 | $37.30 | 4.341% | $38.9192 | $38.92 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.62 | 11.178% | $145.2207 | $145.22 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.86 | 8.205% | $256.2944 | $256.29 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.63 | 6.788% | $173.6693 | $173.67 | $173.65 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.39 | 10.824% | $15.9476 | $15.95 | $15.95 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.42 | 5.526% | $181.9479 | $181.95 | $181.95 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.99 | 13.130% | $230.7739 | $230.77 | $230.75 | $230.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $958.21 | $1,042.7730 | $1,042.77 | $1,042.70 | $1,042.70 | |