| 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 | $39.25 | 9.112% | $42.8265 | $42.83 | $42.85 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.97 | 6.773% | $261.5618 | $261.56 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.78 | 6.646% | $198.1269 | $198.13 | $198.15 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.70 | 9.540% | $150.8366 | $150.84 | $150.85 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.52 | 9.753% | $220.0767 | $220.08 | $220.10 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.96 | 11.286% | $34.4541 | $34.45 | $34.45 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.36 | 12.446% | $130.8422 | $130.84 | $130.85 | $130.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.54 | $1,038.7248 | $1,038.73 | $1,038.80 | $1,038.70 | |