| 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 | $37.33 | 13.205% | $42.2594 | $42.26 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.50 | 8.861% | $101.785 | $101.79 | $101.80 | $101.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.60 | 3.420% | $214.6999 | $214.70 | $214.70 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.65 | 6.858% | $237.9193 | $237.92 | $237.90 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.44 | 3.532% | $171.2833 | $171.28 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.40 | 4.482% | $8.7765 | $8.78 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.31 | 3.176% | $229.3706 | $229.37 | $229.35 | $229.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.23 | $1,006.0940 | $1,006.10 | $1,006.10 | $1,006.20 | |