| 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 | $38.53 | 9.223% | $42.0836 | $42.08 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.32 | 3.166% | $177.7757 | $177.78 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.27 | 7.811% | $38.0249 | $38.02 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.80 | 11.449% | $162.4926 | $162.49 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.68 | 5.300% | $246.065 | $246.07 | $246.05 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.60 | 4.654% | $124.1196 | $124.12 | $124.10 | $124.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.62 | 6.230% | $256.6729 | $256.67 | $256.65 | $256.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $985.82 | $1,047.2343 | $1,047.23 | $1,047.20 | $1,047.30 | |