| 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 | $39.61 | 6.724% | $42.2734 | $42.27 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.45 | 9.463% | $200.8099 | $200.81 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.90 | 5.820% | $247.513 | $247.51 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.27 | 9.710% | $258.1147 | $258.11 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.58 | 3.356% | $163.9019 | $163.90 | $163.90 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.62 | 11.819% | $153.8853 | $153.89 | $153.90 | $153.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.46 | 5.638% | $174.7886 | $174.79 | $174.80 | $174.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,153.89 | $1,241.2868 | $1,241.28 | $1,241.25 | $1,241.30 | |