| 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 | $39.83 | 5.352% | $41.9617 | $41.96 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.38 | 11.497% | $149.8297 | $149.83 | $149.85 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.55 | 8.381% | $229.28 | $229.28 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.53 | 7.222% | $264.3344 | $264.33 | $264.35 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.31 | 12.874% | $278.0199 | $278.02 | $278.00 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.96 | 11.747% | $129.5818 | $129.58 | $129.60 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.94 | 9.800% | $271.1401 | $271.14 | $271.15 | $271.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,241.50 | $1,364.1476 | $1,364.14 | $1,364.20 | $1,364.10 | |